Adversative and Hostile

Adversative

Adversative adjective - Expressing antithesis or opposition.
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Hostile and adversative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hostile" instead an adjective "Adversative".

Hostile

Hostile adjective - Marked by opposition or ill will.

Adversative and hostile are semantically related. You can use "Adversative" instead an adjective "Hostile".

Nearby Word: hostility
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