hostile reaction
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An unfriendly or antagonistic response.
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- The new policy provoked a hostile reaction from the staff.
- We were unprepared for the hostile reaction of the audience.
- His suggestion met with a hostile reaction from the board members.
- The government faced a hostile reaction to the proposed tax increase.
- Why did you have such a hostile reaction to my idea?
- The announcement triggered a hostile reaction in the media.
- Despite the hostile reaction, the plan went ahead.
- She was taken aback by the sudden hostile reaction.
- A hostile reaction is expected when changing long-standing traditions.
- The comedian's joke elicited a hostile reaction from the crowd.