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hostilities

NOUN

war

Synonyms

STRONGEST

battle bloodshed combat conflict fighting hostility strife strike struggle warfare

STRONG

contention contest enmity

WEAK

cold war police action

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accord harmony peace surrender truce

STRONG

friendship good will kindness

WEAK

cease-fire

NOUN

warfare

Synonyms

STRONGEST

battle campaigning clash combat competition discord fighting rivalry strife struggle war

STRONG

arms blows contest counterinsurgency emulation strategy striving tug-of-war

WEAK

armed struggle military operation passage of arms

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ceasefire peace surrender truce

WEAK

harmony

Example Sentences

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—Oil prices climbed 2% as hostilities in the Middle East escalated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Its latest quarterly economic outlook, published Wednesday, reported overall nervousness about the challenges facing the global economy — in particular, the hostilities in the Middle East.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, urged all sides "to respect the cessation of hostilities".

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The official said this would create space for gradual de-escalation and an effective cessation of hostilities.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Harry had the impression that the Minister was wondering whether it was worthwhile opening hostilities this early.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

hostilities

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