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hostilism

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/ˈhɒstɪlɪzm/ · hos-ti-lism

A state of hostility characterized by aggression or antagonism towards others.

Meanings

nounformal

A state of hostility characterized by aggression or antagonism towards others.

ایک دشمنانہ رویہ جو دوسروں کے ساتھ جارحیت یا مخالفت سے ظاہر ہوتا ہے۔

دشمنانہ رویہ

dushmanana rawaya

Synonyms

antagonismhostilityenmityمخالفتدشمنیعداوت

Antonyms

friendlinessaffectionamityدوستیمحبتبھائی چارہ

Common Collocations

  • hostile environment
  • hostile takeover
  • hostile behavior

Example Sentences

The city was filled with an atmosphere of hostilism during the conflict.

جنگ کے دوران شہر میں دشمنانہ رویہ کا ماحول تھا۔

Jang ke doran shehr mein dushmanana rawaya ka mahol tha.

His hostilism towards strangers made it hard for him to make friends.

غیر لوگوں کے لیے اس کا دشمنانہ رویہ دوست بنانے میں مشکل پیدا کرتا تھا۔

Ghair logon ke liye is ka dushmanana rawaya dost banane mein mushkil paida karta tha.

The hostilism observed in his remarks alienated many potential allies.

اس کے تبصروں میں دیکھا جانے والا دشمنانہ رویہ بہت سے ممکنہ ساتھیوں کو بیگانہ کر دیتا ہے۔

Is ke tabsaron mein dekha janay wala dushmanana rawaya bohat se mumkinah sathioun ko begaana kar deta hai.

Easily Confused With

hostility:While 'hostilism' refers to a broader state of hostility, 'hostility' often denotes specific acts of aggression.

Word Family

hostile
adjectiveدشمن
hostility
nounدشمنانہ رویہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'hostile' to remember 'hostilism' – they're both about unfriendly behavior.

Visualize two opposing armies facing each other in a battlefield.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "hostile" — unfriendly or antagonistic

First known use: 20th century

Derived from the word 'hostile', referencing a state of enmity or opposition.