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Form of emotionally charged angry behavior
Hostility is seen as a form of emotionally charged aggressive behavior. In everyday speech, it is more commonly used as a synonym for anger and aggression
Hostility
Psychological term
Basic hostility is a psychological concept that psychoanalyst Karen Horney describes as aggression that a child develops as a result of “basic evil”.
Basic_hostility
1991 studio album by Razor
Open Hostility is the seventh studio album by Canadian speed/thrash metal band Razor, released in 1991 by Fringe Product. Drummer Rob Mills was unable
Open_Hostility
Violence within a marginalised community
Lateral violence or horizontal hostility is a form of intra-group conflict where members of an oppressed group displace their aggression towards their
Lateral_violence
Psychological test
Hostility Scale (Ho) is a standard in psychology designed to measure an individual's personality and temperament, specifically degrees of hostility.
Cook–Medley_hostility_scale
Literary reception of J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings
Iris Murdoch, and C. S. Lewis, scholars noted a measure of literary hostility to Tolkien, which continued until the start of the 21st century. From
Literary reception of The Lord of the Rings
Literary_reception_of_The_Lord_of_the_Rings
Race or ethnic-based discrimination
racism is a concept often used to describe acts of discrimination or hostility against members of a dominant racial or ethnic group or favoring members
Racism
2019 studio album by Upon a Burning Body
Southern Hostility is the fifth studio album by American metalcore band Upon a Burning Body. The album was released on June 7, 2019 through Seek & Strike
Southern_Hostility
Concept in UK child custody law
differentiates implacable hostility from the typical hostility that may arise after separation/divorce is that the deep-rooted nature of the hostility cannot be justified
Implacable_hostility
Hostility towards sexuality
Antisexualism is opposition or hostility towards sexual behavior and sexuality. Other terms whose meanings overlap or are synonymous or interchangeable
Antisexualism
1995 studio album by 311
Rock, with interpolated lyrics written by Robert Ginyard. "Misdirected Hostility" was written in reference to the violence between the Phunk Junkeez and
311_(album)
Conflict between ethnic groups
An ethnic conflict is a conflict between two or more ethnic groups. While the source of the conflict may be political, social, economic or religious, the
Ethnic_conflict
Hostility, prejudice, or discrimination against Jews
Antisemitism or Jew-hatred is hostility to, prejudice towards, or discrimination against Jews. A person who harbours it is called an antisemite. Whether
Antisemitism
Derogatory or discriminating term
respect toward someone or something. It is also used to express criticism, hostility, or disregard. Sometimes, a term is regarded as pejorative in some social
Pejorative
Hostility towards Canada
Anti-Canadian sentiment is hostility towards the government, culture, or people of Canada. Voltaire reputedly joked that Canada was "a few acres of snow"
Anti-Canadian_sentiment
Collective united by hatred against others
group is a social group that advocates and practices hatred, animosity, hostility, malice, and/or violence towards members of a race, ethnicity, nation
Hate_group
Racism against Somali people
Anti-Somali sentiment, Somalophobia or Somaliphobia, refers to fear, hostility, or other negative attitudes towards Somalis or Somali culture. Anti-Somali
Anti-Somali_sentiment
Antisemitism in Russia is expressed in acts of hostility against Jews in Russia and the promotion of antisemitic views in the Russian Federation. The
Antisemitism_in_Russia
Khan of the Mongol Empire from 1206 to 1227
Juzjani was an eyewitness to the brutality of the Mongol conquests, and the hostility of his chronicle reflects his experiences. His contemporary Juvayni, who
Genghis_Khan
Hostility toward Portugal, the Portuguese people or the Portuguese language and culture
Anti-Portuguese sentiment or Lusophobia is hostility, racism, hatred, and/or discrimination toward Portugal, the Portuguese people or the Portuguese language
Anti-Portuguese_sentiment
Common emotional response to opposition
S2CID 145631835. L., Berkowitz (1960). "Repeated frustrations and expectations in hostility arousal". The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology. 60 (3): 422–429
Frustration
Personality disorder involving mistrust of others
characterization of PPD are suspiciousness, restricted affectivity, and hostility. The ICD-11 classification of personality disorders has replaced the categorical
Paranoid_personality_disorder
2026 British TV series
Sarah arrives in the fictional town of Saint-Michel but is met with hostility from the host family. Joanna Scanlan as Sarah Gleason Emily Coates as
Missed_Call_(TV_series)
Discrimination against Islam or Muslims
as anti-Muslim or anti-Islamic sentiment, is the irrational fear of, hostility towards, or hatred of the religion of Islam or Muslims in general. Islamophobia
Islamophobia
Feeling sorry for oneself
In addition to loneliness, subjects may feel envy, blame, anger, and hostility directed towards others. It is common for people suffering from self-pity
Self-pity
Korea sentiment (simply anti-DPRK sentiment) refers to opposition or hostility towards North Korea. While anti-North Korean or anti-DPRK sentiment are
Anti–North_Korean_sentiment
in Turkey refers to historical and contemporary acts and sentiments of hostility, prejudice, or discrimination directed against Jews as individuals or
Antisemitism_in_Turkey
Hostility, prejudice, or discrimination against Poland or people of Polish ethnicity
people, only individuals are granted the right to be sympathetic. Forms of hostility toward Poles and Polish culture include: Organized persecution of the
Anti-Polish_sentiment
Feeling of intense or growing anger
2018-09-21 at the Wayback Machine ("an emotion characterized by tension and hostility arising from frustration, real or imagined injury by another, or perceived
Rage_(emotion)
Russian mystic (1869–1916)
meetings there. These meetings were the subject of some suspicion and hostility from the village priest and other villagers. It was rumored that female
Grigori_Rasputin
Social psychological model of intergroup conflict
psychological model of intergroup conflict. The theory explains how intergroup hostility can arise as a result of conflicting goals and competition over limited
Realistic_conflict_theory
Hatred that is directed towards people in Thailand
Anti-Thai sentiment involves hostility, discrimination or hatred that is directed towards people in Thailand (narrow sense referring to Thai Chinese,
Anti-Thai_sentiment
Pseudoscience that studies creatures
mainstream approaches from an early date, and that adherents often express hostility to mainstream science. Scholars studying cryptozoologists and their influence
Cryptozoology
Psychological condition related to the Antarctic or Arctic winter
symptoms included depression, insomnia, anger or irritability, feelings of hostility towards those around you, diminished cognitive performance including difficulty
Winter-over_syndrome
Term used in law
relevant previous convictions, (b) racial or religious aggravation, and (c) hostility towards the victim or to persons generally based on sexual orientation
Aggravation_(law)
Difficulty controlling and moderating one's emotional reactions
parent-child relationships characterized by less affection and greater hostility may result in children developing emotional regulation problems. If the
Emotional_dysregulation
Norwegian journalist
and Parker Posey promoting the film Café Society, where Lively showed hostility towards Flaa. The uploading coincided with controversy surrounding the
Kjersti_Flaa
Play by William Shakespeare
to pursue the consulship, but his disdain for the plebeians and mutual hostility with the tribunes lead to his banishment from Rome. In exile, he presents
Coriolanus
Side effect of anabolic steroid use
steroids which is described as dramatic mood swings, increased feelings of hostility, impaired judgment, and increased levels of aggression. The term "roid
Roid_rage
reliable sources on a topic. The site has been accused of left-wing bias and hostility toward the political right, as well as of promoting ethnonationalism and
Ideological_bias_on_Wikipedia
Orchestral suite by Gustav Holst
Albert Coates. The innovative nature of Holst's music caused some initial hostility among a minority of critics, but the suite quickly became and has remained
The_Planets
Hostility, prejudice, discrimination or racism against Finland and Finnish culture
Anti-Finnish sentiment (sometimes known as Fennophobia) is the hostility, prejudice, discrimination or racism directed against Finns, Finland, Finnish
Anti-Finnish_sentiment
Chapter of the New Testament
Jesus' healing and teaching in Jerusalem, and begins to evidence the hostility shown him by the Jewish authorities. The original text was written in
John_5
European antisemitism, Jewish Americans faced significant periods of hostility, including official government actions during the American Civil War and
History of antisemitism in the United States
History_of_antisemitism_in_the_United_States
case, then we would have to consider hostility towards Jews as "Israelis" as not antisemitic, because this hostility is not based on the antisemitic stereotyping
Criticism_of_Israel
Personality hypothesis which describes two contrasting personality types
behavior is expressed through three major symptoms: (1) free-floating hostility, which can be triggered by even minor incidents; (2) time urgency and
Type A and Type B personality theory
Type_A_and_Type_B_personality_theory
2004 film by Alex Proyas
the NS-5s with the ability to ignore the Three Laws if a human displays hostility in order to protect humanity from their own self-destruction. Spooner
I,_Robot_(film)
Hostility towards cities
Anti-urbanism is hostility toward the city as opposed to the country. It may take the form a simple rejection of city life, or an urbicidal wish to destroy
Anti-urbanism
Indian politician
the time of Telangana movement and as parliamentarian who faced fierce hostility from fellow Parliamentarians in the form of ‘pepper spray’. His followers
Ponnam_Prabhakar
King of Scotland from 1567 to 1625, King of England and Ireland from 1603
(1658). David Harris Willson's 1956 biography continued much of this hostility. In the words of historian Jenny Wormald, Willson's book was an "astonishing
James_VI_and_I
Disgust and anger towards something or someone
responses such as expressing criticism, defensiveness, contempt, sarcasm, hostility, and withdrawal, the combination of which indicates a critical state of
Contempt
1925 play by Noël Coward
women admitting to premarital sex and contemplating adultery met with hostility from the theatre censor, the office of the Lord Chamberlain, and the necessary
Fallen_Angels_(play)
31st episode of the 5th season of The Twilight Zone
grows more uneasy and more confrontational to match Fenton's increasing hostility. They have brief heated exchanges that cool but then reemerge. While recounting
The Encounter (The Twilight Zone)
The_Encounter_(The_Twilight_Zone)
1994 studio album by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
written with Kat Bjelland (Babes in Toyland); on the Japanese edition "Hostility" was written with Donita Sparks (L7). "World of Denial" was also added
Pure and Simple (Joan Jett album)
Pure_and_Simple_(Joan_Jett_album)
Soldiers unable to fight
well as the sick, wounded, detained, or otherwise disabled. Intentional hostility from assumed hors de combat persons removes any legal protection on their
Hors_de_combat
Law prohibiting blasphemy
racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence." However, they also note that such protections must be carefully
Blasphemy_law
Code word for a gay man
Dorothy is a furtive way of suggesting sexual orientation while avoiding hostility. The term was likely based on the character Dorothy Gale of the Oz series
Friend_of_Dorothy
non-Jewish Polish citizens in the Holocaust was sporadic, but incidents of hostility against Jews are well documented and have been a subject of renewed scholarly
History_of_the_Jews_in_Poland
1939 novel by James Joyce
ranging from bafflement at its radical reworking of language to open hostility towards its seeming pointlessness and lack of respect for literary conventions
Finnegans_Wake
Idea in psychoanalysis
complex is a son's sexual attitude towards his mother and concomitant hostility toward his father, first formed during the phallic stage of psychosexual
Oedipus_complex
Intense hostile emotional state of mind
psychiatric medications may be effective in controlling symptoms of anger, hostility, and irritability. These include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Anger
1997 studio album by Razor
speed/thrash metal band Razor. This was the band's first album since 1991's Open Hostility and since their split in 1992, as well as the only album to feature drummer
Decibels_(album)
French academic
unique concepts including electoral identity, atmosphere, ergonomics, and hostility. From filming the shadow of voters in the polling booth, to panel study
Michael_Bruter
1925 novel by David Garnett
In Victorian England, a Black woman "marries" a white sailor and faces hostility from the local community in Dorset. In 1947, British choreographer Andrée
The_Sailor's_Return_(novel)
President of the United States from 1850 to 1853
saw no reason for it to be a political issue. Seward, however, made his hostility to slavery clear as governor by refusing to return slaves claimed by Southerners
Millard_Fillmore
Concept in existentialism
pronunciation: [ʁə.sɑ̃.ti.mɑ̃] ) is one of the forms of resentment or hostility. The concept was of particular interest to some 19th-century thinkers
Ressentiment
American attorney and politician
Angeles City Council. A Los Angeles Times opinion writer called Park's hostility "epic" and her accusations bizarre in relation to Park's opposition to
Traci_Park
Traditionally, Russian racism includes antisemitism and Tatarophobia, as well as hostility towards the various peoples of the Caucasus, Central Asia, East Asia,
Racism_in_Russia
Intense feeling of contempt or dislike for someone
Others by Ervin Staub Prisoners of Hate: The Cognitive Basis of Anger, Hostility, and Violence by Aaron T. Beck Becoming Evil: How Ordinary People Commit
Hatred
Nepali politician (born 1952)
office has been controversial for frequent use of tongue-in-cheek remarks, hostility towards critics and the media, and accusations of fostering cronyism,
K._P._Sharma_Oli
Roman politician and general (83–30 BC)
Octavian caused a split between the remaining Triumvirs. Their ongoing hostility erupted into civil war in 31 BC, when Octavian induced the republic to
Mark_Antony
President of the United States from 1857 to 1861
them to block most of Buchanan's agenda. Buchanan, in turn, added to the hostility with his veto of six substantial pieces of Republican legislation. Among
James_Buchanan
of Korea sentiment (simply anti-ROK sentiment) refers to opposition or hostility towards the South Korea. While anti-South Korean or anti-ROK sentiment
Anti–South_Korean_sentiment
Eighteen century Islamic scholar
the inhabitants of Futa Toro were not protected because of a general hostility to slavery, but rather because the Almaami's subjects were by definition
Abdul_Kader_(almami)
Hostility, fear or intolerance against Turkish peoples
Anti-Turkism (Turkish: Türk karşıtlığı), or Turkophobia (Turkish: Türkofobi) is hostility, intolerance, or xenophobia against Turkish people, Turkish culture, and
Anti-Turkish_sentiment
refugees. Some studies suggest Brexit led to a rise in racist incidents and hostility to foreigners or immigrants, adversely affecting Poles, Romanians and
Racism_in_the_United_Kingdom
City in Texas, United States
homogeneous communities, specifically all-White towns, that have shown hostility to people of other races after sunset. Vidor's segregated public housing
Vidor,_Texas
Female stepparent
kills her own stepdaughters. In many stories with evil stepmothers, the hostility between the stepmother and the stepchild is underscored by having the
Stepmother
Irrational hostility, prejudice, or discrimination against Hindus
Anti-Hindu sentiment, also referred to as Hinduphobia, is the irrational fear, hostility, or negative perceptions directed toward practitioners of Hinduism or
Anti-Hindu_sentiment
Chancellor of Germany since 2025
Atlanticism. However, under his chancellorship Merz has displayed open personal hostility toward the United States, repeatedly criticizing American trade policy
Friedrich_Merz
Documentary on female war artists
Lin's Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C., encountering racist hostility as she forwarded her design. Mansel Stimpson, in Film Review Daily, gave
War_Paint_–_Women_at_War
Hostility or prejudice toward Chinese people
Anti-Chinese sentiment or Sinophobia is prejudice, hatred, hostility, and discrimination that is directed towards Chinese people or Chinese culture. It
Anti-Chinese_sentiment
Queen of England (1464–70; 1471–83)
Elizabeth's siblings and children, but their advancement incurred the hostility of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, "The Kingmaker", and his various
Elizabeth_Woodville
emigrants have returned to Russia in the ongoing process, sometimes due to hostility and discrimination, but also because of other factors, such as the difficulty
Russian emigration during the Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)
Russian_emigration_during_the_Russo-Ukrainian_war_(2022–present)
American rapper
and personal associations among members, which later deteriorated into hostility due to gang rivalries and personal disputes. Over time, these disagreements
EBK_Jaaybo
Sitcom character
of Victor Meldrew (One Foot in the Grave) would not be surprised that hostility contributes to mortality in grumpy old men." Similarly, The Daily Telegraph
Victor_Meldrew
Fictional character
"breeders". During her journey, she meets Max Rockatansky. Despite initial hostility, the two become allies and team up to drive The Five Wives to a safe environment
Imperator_Furiosa
Actor from Northern Ireland (born 1990)
"Antrim actor 'finding strength in being Northern Irish' following 'strange hostility' to nationality". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 16 February 2024. "Nominees
Seamus_O'Hara
Belief in truth based on only intuition
increasing perception among observers of a rise in propaganda and a growing hostility toward factual reporting and fact-based discussion. American television
Truthiness
Russian writer (1799–1837)
Slanderers of Russia written during the 1830–1831 Polish uprising aroused hostility among some of the Russian liberals. Around 1825–1829 he met and befriended
Alexander_Pushkin
2005 single by Coheed and Cambria
single on the album and was made into a music video. The song tells of the hostility in The Writer and Miss Erica Court's relationship in The Amory Wars, according
Welcome Home (Coheed and Cambria song)
Welcome_Home_(Coheed_and_Cambria_song)
American Delta blues singer-guitarist (1902–1988)
highly emotional style of singing and slide guitar playing. After years of hostility to secular music while working as a preacher, he turned to blues performance
Son_House
21st-century Chinese diplomatic tactic
the Western world. Xi's foreign policy in general, perceived anti-China hostility from the West among Chinese government officials, and shifts within the
Wolf_warrior_diplomacy
Austrian actress (born 1988)
which delves into her experiences as an actress including dealing with hostility about her body and appearance. Among other acting awards, she also won
Stefanie_Reinsperger
Bilateral relations
Soviet Union and the United States was largely defined by mistrust and hostility. The invasion of the Soviet Union by Germany as well as the attack on
Soviet Union–United States relations
Soviet_Union–United_States_relations
English chef
use of the whole animal. The critic A. A. Gill retracted his initial hostility to St John in the Sunday Times. Henderson had no formal training in cooking
Fergus_Henderson
the end of the 8th century, forcing the Picts and Gaels to cease their hostility to each other and to unite in the 9th century, forming the Kingdom of
History_of_Scotland
Negative irrational fixation toward Pakistan, Pakistanis and Pakistani culture
sentiment (also called Pakophobia or Pakistanophobia) refers to hatred, fear, hostility or irrational fixation toward Pakistan, Pakistanis and Pakistani culture
Anti-Pakistan_sentiment
the fact that China fought against South Korea at the time. After this, hostility against China rose in South Korea, as Koreans accused China of exaggerating
Anti-Chinese sentiment in Korea
Anti-Chinese_sentiment_in_Korea
Rawal of Mewar from 942 to 951
princess to establish an alliance with the Rastrakutas and also strike a hostility with the Gurjara-Pratihara who had been the allies of the Guhilots for
Rawal_Bharttripatta_II
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Boy/Male
Tamil
Victory, Victorious
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Excellent Pearl
Boy/Male
Hindi
The supreme god.
Boy/Male
Australian, British, Christian, English
A Rock
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Illuminating
Boy/Male
Tamil
Shanmuka | ஷாநà¯à®®à¯à®•ா
Shanmuka means Lord of Subramaniam son of Lord Shiva, Lord kartikeyalord Murugan
Girl/Female
Australian, Dutch, German, Greek, Latin, Swedish
Stone; Rock; Female Version of Peter; Strong
Girl/Female
Assamese, Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu
Anklet; Anklet of Lord Krishna
Male
English
Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Ealdred, ALDRED means "old counsel."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Sun; The One with Aruna as his Charioteer
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n.
A state of opposition; hostility.
n.
The person who first attacks or makes an aggression; he who begins hostility or a quarrel; an assailant.
prep.
To denote a close or direct relation of opposition or hostility; -- equivalent to against.
n.
The entrance of an enemy into a country with purposes of hostility; a sudden or desultory incursion or invasion; raid; encroachment.
n.
An act of an open enemy; a hostile deed; especially in the plural, acts of warfare; attacks of an enemy.
n.
In a bad sense, strong displeasure; anger; hostility provoked by a wrong or injury experienced.
n.
State of being hostile; public or private enemy; unfriendliness; animosity.
v. i.
To thrust out the foot or feet with violence; to strike out with the foot or feet, as in defense or in bad temper; esp., to strike backward, as a horse does, or to have a habit of doing so. Hence, figuratively: To show ugly resistance, opposition, or hostility; to spurn.
n.
Opposition; resistance; hostility.
n.
Hostility to images as objects of worship.
v. t.
To win ower; to gain from a state of hostility; to gain the good will or favor of; to make friendly; to mollify; to propitiate; to appease.
pl.
of Hostility
n.
The spirit or conduct of the Vandals; ferocious cruelty; hostility to the arts and literature, or willful destruction or defacement of their monuments.
n.
a state of opposition or contest; an act of opposition; an inimical contest, act, or action; enmity; hostility.
n.
The state or quality of being inimical or hostile; hostility; unfriendliness.
n.
Breach of peace or concord between individuals; open hostility or war between nations; interruption of friendly relations; as, the parties came to a rupture.
n.
Excessive conservatism; hostility to progress.
n.
Ground of objection, dislike, difference, or hostility; cause of dispute or contest; occasion of altercation.
a.
Tending to awaken hostility; hostile; opposing; warring.
v. t.
The act of following or going after; esp., a following with haste, either for sport or in hostility; chase; prosecution; as, the pursuit of game; the pursuit of an enemy.