Vocabulary
Hostile
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.
Urdu meaning
دشمنی ، عداوت، مخالفانہ
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Israel should also be firmly told to end its hostile actions in Lebanon.
Dawn Editorials —
Delicate moment
— 2026-04-21
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Initial investigations say he was incensed over his 23-year-old sister-inlaw tying the knot without the blessings of her family.Hostile attitudes run deep.
Dawn Editorials —
Savage `honour`
— 2026-04-18
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Rather than relying on unilateralassertions, the parties could agree to a verification mechanism grounded in this doctrine, whereby each state undertakes enforceable obligations to prevent hostile acts traceable to its territory or proxies.
Dawn Editorials —
Limits of ceasefire
— 2026-04-15
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The military operation is being carried out against TTP terrorists based in Afghanistan, as well as in response to hostile actions by the Afghan Taliban.
Dawn Editorials —
Urumqi meeting
— 2026-04-03
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Conversely, hostile language and posturing by New Delhi not only isolate India in the emerging global order but also keep it from pursuing a more temperate and humane path, in which both minorities and neighbours are treated with respect.
Dawn Editorials —
Indecent remarks
— 2026-03-28
Synonyms
antagonistic, aggressive, confrontational, belligerent, bellicose, pugnacious, militant,
Curator example
“a hostile audience”
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