hostility towards/toward

Frequency: 8.518.2 per million words

Specifies the target or recipient of the hostile feelings.

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Examples (10)

  • The bitter hostility towards the occupying forces was palpable.
  • There was clear hostility towards the new government's policies.
  • He felt a deep hostility toward his former business partner.
  • The crowd's hostility towards the speaker grew with every word.
  • Despite her calm demeanor, she harbored intense hostility toward her rival.
  • Many expressed open hostility towards the proposed changes.
  • Children sometimes show unconscious hostility toward new siblings.
  • The article analyzed the underlying hostility towards immigrants in the region.
  • His initial hostility towards the idea eventually softened.
  • We must address the root causes of hostility toward minority groups.