Brotherly and Hostile

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Brotherly adjective - Of, relating to, or befitting brothers.

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Hostile is an antonym for brotherly in friendly topic.

Nearby Words: brotherhood, brother

Hostile adjective - Marked by opposition or ill will.

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Brotherly is an antonym for hostile.

Nearby Word: hostility

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Hostile and Brotherly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/brotherly/hostile

Brotherly & Hostile. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/brotherly/hostile>.

Hostile or Brotherly. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/brotherly/hostile.

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