Definition of hostility

"hostility" in the noun sense

1. hostility, ill will

a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

"he could not conceal his hostility"

2. hostility, enmity, antagonism

a state of deep-seated ill-will

3. hostility, enmity, ill will

the feeling of a hostile person

"he could no longer contain his hostility"

4. aggression, hostility

violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked

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Quotations for hostility

If we could read the secret history of our enemies we should find in each man's life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility. [ Longfellow ]

It is in the time of trouble, when some to whom we may have looked for consolation and encouragement regard us with coldness, and others, perhaps, treat us with hostility, that the warmth of the friendly heart and the support of the friendly hand acquire increased value and demand additional gratitude. [ Bishop Mant ]

hostility in Scrabble®

The word hostility is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 15

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters hostility:

HOSTILITY
(144)
HOSTILITY
(144)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

thistly

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word hostility

HOSTILITY
(144)
HOSTILITY
(144)
HOSTILITY
(96)
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(96)
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(69)
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(19)
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(18)
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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In hostility

HOSTILITY
(144)
HOSTILITY
(144)
THISTLY
(102 = 52 + 50)
THISTLY
(101 = 51 + 50)
THISTLY
(101 = 51 + 50)
HOSTILITY
(96)
HOSTILITY
(96)
THISTLY
(92 = 42 + 50)
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(73 = 23 + 50)
THISTLY
(73 = 23 + 50)
THISTLY
(69 = 19 + 50)
HOSTILITY
(69)
THISTLY
(69 = 19 + 50)
THISTLY
(68 = 18 + 50)
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(65 = 15 + 50)
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HOSTILITY
(64)
THISTLY
(64 = 14 + 50)
HOSTILITY
(60)
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(60)
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(60)
HOSTILITY
(50)
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(50)
HOSTILITY
(48)
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(48)
TITHLY
(48)
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(48)
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(48)
TITHLY
(48)
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(46)
HOTLY
(45)
HOTLY
(45)
HOLY
(42)
HOLY
(42)
TITHLY
(40)
HOSTILITY
(40)
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(40)
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(40)
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(40)
TITHLY
(39)
SLITTY
(39)
TITHLY
(39)
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(39)
STILTY
(39)
TITHLY
(39)
HOTLY
(38)
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(38)
SILTY
(36)
TITHLY
(36)
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(36)
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(36)
TILTY
(36)
TITHLY
(36)
HILTS
(36)
SLOTH
(36)
HOIST
(36)
SLITTY
(34)
STILTY
(34)
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(34)
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(34)
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HOTLY
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(33)
OILY
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HILT
(33)
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SLOTH
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TITHLY
(32)
HOIST
(32)
TILTY
(32)
HILTS
(32)
TITHLY
(32)
SLITTY
(30)
STILTY
(30)
STILTY
(30)
SLITTY
(30)
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(30)
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(30)
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(30)
HOTLY
(30)
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(30)
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SLITTY
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STILTY
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HOLY
(28)
TITHLY
(28)
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(28)
SHY
(27)
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(24)
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(24)
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TOYS
(24)
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(24)
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(24)
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(24)
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(24)
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(24)
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(24)
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(24)
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(24)
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(24)
TILTY
(24)
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(24)

hostility in Words With Friends™

The word hostility is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 14

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters hostility:

HOSTILITY
(180)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

thistly

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word hostility

HOSTILITY
(180)
HOSTILITY
(108)
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(96)
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(68)
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(68)
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(66)
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(66)
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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In hostility

HOSTILITY
(180)
HOSTILITY
(108)
HOSTILITY
(96)
THISTLY
(95 = 60 + 35)
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THISTLY
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THISTLY
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TITHLY
(69)
HOSTILITY
(68)
HOSTILITY
(68)
THISTLY
(67 = 32 + 35)
HOSTILITY
(66)
HOSTILITY
(66)
THISTLY
(65 = 30 + 35)
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HOSTILITY
(60)
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(60)
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(60)
THISTLY
(59 = 24 + 35)
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THISTLY
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STILTY
(57)
THISTLY
(57 = 22 + 35)
HOSTILITY
(56)
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(56)
THISTLY
(55 = 20 + 35)
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(54 = 19 + 35)
HOSTILITY
(54)
HOSTILITY
(54)
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(54)
THISTLY
(52 = 17 + 35)
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HOSTILITY
(52)
TITHLY
(51)
THISTLY
(51 = 16 + 35)
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TITHLY
(51)
THISTLY
(51 = 16 + 35)
THISTLY
(51 = 16 + 35)
THISTLY
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SLITTY
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THISTLY
(51 = 16 + 35)
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(49 = 14 + 35)
THISTLY
(49 = 14 + 35)
HOTLY
(48)
HOTLY
(48)
THISTLY
(48 = 13 + 35)
THISTLY
(48 = 13 + 35)
THISTLY
(48 = 13 + 35)
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(47 = 12 + 35)
HOLY
(45)
TITHLY
(45)
STILTY
(45)
HOLY
(45)
TITHLY
(45)
SLITTY
(45)
TITHLY
(44)
TITHLY
(44)
HOSTILITY
(44)
HOSTILITY
(44)
HILTS
(42)
SILTY
(42)
SLOTH
(42)
HOTLY
(42)
TILTY
(42)
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(40)
TITHLY
(39)
HOIST
(39)
SLITTY
(39)
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(39)
SLITTY
(39)
OILY
(39)
TITHLY
(39)
STILTY
(39)
TITHLY
(39)
HILT
(39)
HOST
(36)
HOTLY
(36)
SLITTY
(36)
STYLI
(36)
STILTY
(36)
STILTY
(36)
HOSTILITY
(36)
SLOTH
(36)
HITS
(36)
SLITTY
(36)
HOTS
(36)
TITHLY
(34)
TITHLY
(33)
SLITTY
(33)
STILTY
(33)
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(33)
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(33)
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(33)
TITHLY
(33)
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(33)
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(33)
HOSTILITY
(32)
HILTS
(32)
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(32)
HOTLY
(32)
SILTY
(32)
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(32)
HOTLY
(32)
SLOTH
(32)
STYLI
(32)
HOSTILITY
(32)
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(32)
TILTY
(32)
STILTY
(30)
STILT
(30)
SLOTH
(30)
HOTLY
(30)
STYLI
(30)
HOSTILITY
(30)
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(30)
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(30)
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(30)
OTITIS
(30)
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(30)
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(30)
TILTY
(30)
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(30)
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(30)
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(30)
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(30)
TITHLY
(30)
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(30)
HOSTILITY
(30)
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(30)
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(30)
HOTLY
(30)
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(30)
SLITTY
(30)
SLOTH
(30)
SILTY
(28)
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(28)
HOIST
(28)
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(28)
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(28)
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(28)
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(28)
TITHLY
(28)
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(28)
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(28)
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(28)
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(28)
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(27)
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(27)
SLITTY
(27)
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(27)
LOST
(27)
LOTI
(27)
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(27)
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(27)
HOIST
(27)
SOIL
(27)
HILT
(27)
HOLY
(27)
LOTS
(27)
HOIST
(27)
TOIL
(27)
OILY
(27)
HOLY
(27)
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(27)
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Words within the letters of hostility

2 letter words in hostility (7 words)

3 letter words in hostility (18 words)

5 letter words in hostility (11 words)

6 letter words in hostility (4 words)

7 letter words in hostility (1 word)

9 letter words in hostility (1 word)

Words containing the sequence hostility

Words that start with hostility (1 word)

Words with hostility in them (1 word)

Words that end with hostility (3 words)

Word Growth involving hostility

Shorter words in hostility

os host

it lit

Longer words containing hostility

nonhostility

overhostility