prehostility

adj, noun — 2 senses

prehostility

adj

Etymology From pre- + hostility.

1

Prior to hostility.

prehostility

noun

Etymology From pre- + hostility.

1

The state of a relationship between nations, etc. where hostility is likely to break out.

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