hostile neighbour

Examples (10)

• The country is vulnerable to attack from hostile neighbours.
• Years of unresolved conflict have created hostile neighbours on both sides of the border.
• Diplomatic efforts are underway to de-escalate tensions with their hostile neighbour.
• The small nation fortified its defenses against a historically hostile neighbour.
• Living next to a hostile neighbour always keeps the government on high alert.
• The intelligence agency warned of potential provocations from their hostile neighbour.
• Economic sanctions were imposed on the hostile neighbour to curb its aggressive expansion.
• The alliance was formed to deter any aggression from a powerful and hostile neighbour.
• Generations have grown up under the shadow of a hostile neighbour's military might.
• Despite calls for peace, the hostile neighbour continues to conduct provocative military exercises.