1
as in hostile
marked by opposition or ill will
received an inimical response rather than the anticipated support
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as in adverse
opposed to one's interests
laws designed to enhance national security that some regard as inimical to cherished freedoms
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Recent Examples of inimical
The Soviet experience left a legacy of resentment and cynicism that was rather inimical to genuine public spirited involvement.
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Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2024
No mainstream party can credibly claim to stand against the role of the military in politics, and many are convinced that doing so would be inimical to their political survival.
—Sarah Khan, Foreign Affairs, 5 Mar. 2024
Taiwan is dedicated to continuing to embed itself in the West, a process that is inimical to China’s interests.
—David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 10 Jan. 2024
Authoritarianism and central planning were thought to be naturally inimical to fresh ideas.
—Matt Sheehan, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2022
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Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2024
No mainstream party can credibly claim to stand against the role of the military in politics, and many are convinced that doing so would be inimical to their political survival.
—Sarah Khan, Foreign Affairs, 5 Mar. 2024
Taiwan is dedicated to continuing to embed itself in the West, a process that is inimical to China’s interests.
—David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 10 Jan. 2024
Authoritarianism and central planning were thought to be naturally inimical to fresh ideas.
—Matt Sheehan, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inimical
Adjective
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Andreas typically waits until there have been three instances of potential hostile communication before asking her friend or colleague if everything is OK.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Home to one of the world’s largest refugee populations – most of them from Afghanistan – Pakistan has not always welcomed the foreigners, subjecting them to hostile living conditions and threatening deportation over the years.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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The takeover offer will be subject to customary closing conditions including market and business-related material, adverse change clauses and regulatory approval.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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No adverse events were reported after six weeks of treatment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the realm of finance, this means that positive emotions encourage strategic long-term financial planning, while negative emotions push individuals toward short-term, reactionary spending habits.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Among all adults, about 4 in 10 had a negative view of Ocasio-Cortez while about 3 in 10 had a positive view.—
Jonathan J. Cooper and Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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In her home state, about 4 in 10 New York voters in the November election viewed her favorably while about the same share had an unfavorable opinion, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of the 2024 electorate.—
Jonathan J. Cooper and Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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This combination of company-specific issues and unfavorable market sentiment has driven CRWD stock down approximately 20% from its February peak, returning to around $360 per share.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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But even with the buffer, extended time with a 200 percent wine tariff would be detrimental to Sinzer’s businesses and restaurants across America.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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Those two-putts down the stretch were not detrimental, but did allow Spaun to stay in the tournament.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Test results from Consumer Reports found potentially harmful chemicals in roughly half of the formula products.—
Geoff Harris,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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This can be extremely harmful to the lungs of at-risk people, including children whose lungs are still developing, pregnant women, older adults and those with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or diabetes, according to the American Lung Assn.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Inimical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inimical. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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