hostile behavior
Unfriendly aggressive actions
Hostile behavior is conduct that is antagonistic, aggressive, or unfriendly toward others.
It ranges from verbal attacks and deliberate obstruction to physical intimidation: The manager's hostile behavior created a toxic workplace.
In legal contexts, particularly workplace law, the term appears in phrases like hostile work environment, describing conduct severe enough to interfere with someone's ability to function.
- angerIntense hostile emotion
- road rageAggressive driving behavior
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- assaultViolent offensive act
- ostracismBanishment from a group
discrimination · violence · resentment · coercion · spite · marginalization · battery · throwing punches · oppression · persecution · exploitation · intimidation · harassment · cold shoulder · silent treatment · passive aggressive · gossiping · dirty looks
- misconductmisconduct, bullying, stealing, vandalism, cheating
- aggressionviolence, attack, fight, combativeness, aggression
hostile behaviorkindness
Considerate, caring disposition
warmth · friendliness · graciousness · affection · benevolence
hostile behaviorcooperative behavior
Joint effort among individuals
peacemaking · conflict resolution · collaboration · accommodation · reconciliation
hostile behaviorhospitality
Generous treatment of guests
openness · receptiveness · acceptance · inclusiveness · approachability
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