Hostile

74 words & definitions

badger verb
To repeatedly and annoyingly ask someone to do something.
haggle verb
To dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something
heckle verb
To interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse
mock verb
To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner
rankle verb
To act in a way that is annoying and irritating.
scoff verb
To speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way
scowl verb
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way
shun verb
To persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution
spurn verb
To reject and push away with disdain, scorn, and contempt
sully verb
To damage the purity or integrity of something; to defile.
barb noun
A remark that is funny but unkind.
slur noun
An insinuation or allegation about someone that is likely to insult them or damage their reputation
jeer nounverb
verb
To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.
snarl nounverb
verb
(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth
jilted adjective
Suddenly reject or abandon (a lover)
surly adjective
Bad-tempered and unfriendly
sinister adjective
The intention to do secret actions that are meant to do harm
scathing adjective
Witheringly scornful; severely critical
brazen adjective
Bold and without shame
scold verb
To rebuke someone angrily, telling them what you think they did wrong.
fractious adjective
(of a group or organization) difficult to control; unruly
infuriating adjective
Making one extremely angry and impatient; very annoying
feud nounverb
verb
Take part in a prolonged quarrel or conflict
taunt verb
To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
mockery noun
Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing
undercut verb
To sell goods or services at a lower price than your competitors
obnoxious adjective
Extremely unpleasant
vindictive adjective
Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
ridicule nounverb
verb
To subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior
berate verb
To criticize someone in an angry manner
slander nounverb
verb
To make a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation
bully noun
Someone who threatens or coerces others who are smaller or weaker
revenge noun
Harm done to someone in return for harm being done in the past
polarize verb
To divide into two completely opposing groups
hostile adjective
To be unfriendly towards someone you see as an enemy
belligerent adjective
Hostile and aggressive, with an implied threat of violence
pugnacious adjective
Having a tendency or desire to fight or argue with other people
dismissive adjective
Showing that one doesn't think a person or thing is important or worth considering
adversary noun
An enemy or opponent
contentious adjective
Likely to cause disagreement or argument
abandon verb
To leave someone or something behind permanently or without intending to return.
jeer nounverb
noun
Laughing or shouting insults at someone to show you have no respect for them.
snarl nounverb
noun
An act or sound of snarling
feud nounverb
noun
A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute
ridicule nounverb
noun
The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior
slander nounverb
noun
A false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation
belittle verb
To speak about someone or something in a way that shows little respect.
bigot noun
A person who is intolerant toward those with different opinions, beliefs, or lifestyles.
chastise verb
To scold or criticize someone severely for doing something wrong.
condemn verb
To express strong disapproval of something, especially on moral grounds.
confront verb
To deal directly with a problem or difficult situation or person.
confrontational adjective
Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way.
denigrate verb
To damage the good name or character of a person.
divisive adjective
Causing disagreement or hostility between people, tending to disrupt unity or harmony.
flaunt verb
To treat or behave in a way that shows disregard for rules or norms
intimidate verb
To frighten or threaten someone, often to make them do something.
irreconcilable adjective
So different or conflicting that compromise is not possible.
malign verb
To speak harmful untruths about someone – to slander or defame, showing illwill.
ostracize verb
To banish someone socially, making them feel isolated or unwanted.
revoke verb
To officially take back or annul something, such as a decision, permission, or privilege.
spiteful adjective
Intentionally unkind or mean, especially out of resentment or jealousy.
undermine verb
To weaken or damage something, especially gradually or secretly; to sabotage or erode the foundation or support.
wisecrack noun
A clever or witty remark, often sarcastic or humorous; s short, sharp, or mocking comment made in a casual or playful way.
heretic noun
A person who holds beliefs that contradict the official teachings of a field, discipline, or religion.
sarcastic adjective
Describing a tone or remark that is intended to mock, criticize, or convey disdain in a humorous or cutting manner.
shame verb
To publicly disgrace or dishonor someone, making them feel humiliated or guilty.
unforgiving adjective
Not making an allowance for error or weakness in others; not willing to forgive others for things they might have done wrong.
trivialize verb
To make something seem less important or serious than it really is.
intolerant adjective
Refusing to allow others to do or believe things that you don't agree with.
antagonize verb
To cause someone to become hostile or angry.
overbearing adjective
Unpleasantly or arrogantly controlling.
renounce verb
To formally declare one is giving up and abandoning a claim, a right, or possession
ornery adjective
Having an unpleasant mood or temper, likely to get angry and argue with people.
injustice noun
A situation in which the rights of a person or a group are ignored, and they are treated unfairly.