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
  • While many were quick to gloat that Grewal was defeated by enemies lobbying against him, turnover is common in the high-pressure role.
    BYAndrew Nusca, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Running into undiscovered rooms sometimes provided a sense of reprieve and escape from enemies, but there’s always a chance that it could be locked, or there’s another monster right inside.
    George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of enemies
Noun
  • Yet, while that may remain a rarity, this ostensibly unstoppable winning train has finally hit a few bumps, dropping points against seemingly inferior opponents.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Likely Black voters opposed the ballot measure, which opponents say will unfairly target people of color, while majorities of white, Latino and Asian American/Pacific Islander voters supported it, the poll found.
    Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of opponents
Noun
  • The Padres will be familiar postseason foes.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
  • An all-out war between arch-foes Israel and Iran has been threatened for decades.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of foes
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