anti-American
adjective
an·ti-Amer·i·can
ˌan-tē-ə-ˈmer-ə-kən 
-ˈmər-,
-ˈme-rə-,
ˌan-ˌtī-
: opposed or hostile to the people or the government policies of the U.S.
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There, too, the ruling regime will surely incite anti-American and anti-Israeli sentiments to consolidate power by spurring massive street demonstrations in its own favor.
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Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The reason for Canada’s anti-American (anti-Gilead, but that’s a distinction without a difference in the show’s universe, and maybe ours) sentiment in season five is almost the opposite of what’s driving Canadian fans to boo our national anthem at sporting events.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
These efforts ensure that those seeking immigration benefits to live and work in the United States do not threaten public safety, undermine national security, or promote harmful anti-American ideologies.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Having taken on fumbling Ivy League university presidents and claimed several scalps, Stefanik was ready to take on the anti-American and anti-Israel dictators and tyrants on the East Side, making excellent use of her sharp debating skills.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
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Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The reason for Canada’s anti-American (anti-Gilead, but that’s a distinction without a difference in the show’s universe, and maybe ours) sentiment in season five is almost the opposite of what’s driving Canadian fans to boo our national anthem at sporting events.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
These efforts ensure that those seeking immigration benefits to live and work in the United States do not threaten public safety, undermine national security, or promote harmful anti-American ideologies.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Having taken on fumbling Ivy League university presidents and claimed several scalps, Stefanik was ready to take on the anti-American and anti-Israel dictators and tyrants on the East Side, making excellent use of her sharp debating skills.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Anti-American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-American. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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