Hostile

74 words & definitions

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