Vocabulary Entry

hostilities

|noun • verb

noun

Hostilities refer to acts of warfare or aggressive behaviors between parties.

Example Sentences

"The two countries engaged in hostilities for several months."

"The ceasefire has temporarily halted hostilities in the region."

"Diplomatic efforts are underway to resolve the hostilities."

verb

Example Sentences

"The group began to hostilitate after the failed negotiations."

"He decided not to hostilitate further, choosing peace instead."

"It is unwise to hostilitate without first exploring other options."