hostilities

[US]/[ˈhɒstɪlɪtiː]/
[UK]/[ˈhɑːstɪlɪti]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.acts of aggression; war; unfriendly behavior or attitudes
v.to engage in acts of aggression or war

Phrases & Collocations

end hostilities

resume hostilities

initiate hostilities

cease hostilities

avoid hostilities

escalating hostilities

past hostilities

future hostilities

without hostilities

hostilities ceased

Example Sentences

the ceasefire brought an end to the long period of hostilities.

the government sought to de-escalate the situation and avoid further hostilities.

despite the peace talks, sporadic acts of hostility continued.

the treaty aimed to prevent any future resumption of hostilities.

the soldiers were ordered to exercise restraint and avoid unnecessary hostilities.

the escalation of hostilities led to a full-scale war.

the humanitarian crisis was exacerbated by the ongoing hostilities.

the peacekeepers monitored the border to prevent any outbreak of hostilities.

the agreement included provisions for a complete cessation of hostilities.

the reporter documented the devastating effects of the hostilities on civilians.

the international community condemned the renewed hostilities.

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