hostile reaction

Frequency: 6.57.5 per million words

An unfriendly or antagonistic response.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.