hostiles

noun

Definition of hostilesnext
plural of hostile
as in enemies
one that is hostile toward another reports of hostiles in the area kept the settlers on edge

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  1. enemies
  2. opponents
  3. foes
Noun
  • For supporters, the appeal of his administration revolves in part around his promises to gut the federal government, seek retribution against his political enemies, and remake American institutions.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • After Jeff the Land Shark was revived while in the fog, his teammates and enemies would not be able to see the special effects of Joyful Splash.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of enemies
Noun
  • Richards, who is in his 50s, bested more than 145 opponents from across the world, including Argentina, Venezuela, Spain and Colombia, winning 22 consecutive matches, the Federación Internacional de Léxico en Español said on Instagram.
    Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Alabama complaining about having to schedule easier nonconference opponents in the future for a better shot at making the College Football Playoff is quite amusing.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of opponents
Noun
  • In the eight years since Season 3, Happy Valley has rapidly expanded its footprint on Mars by turning former foes into partners.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays, divisional foes of the Yankees, remain in the mix as well.
    Scott Thompson, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of foes
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“Hostiles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hostiles. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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