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inimical [ɪˈnɪmɪkəl] adj
1. adverse or unfavourable 2. not friendly; hostile [from Late Latin inimīcālis, from inimīcus, from in-1 + amīcus friendly; see enemy] inimically adv inimicalness , inimicality n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
inimical adjective hostile, opposed, contrary, destructive, harmful, adverse, hurtful, unfriendly, unfavourable, antagonistic, injurious, unwelcoming, ill-disposed a false morality that is inimical to human happiness good, kindly, welcoming, friendly, helpful, sympathetic, favourable, amicable, affable, congenial Translations inimical [ɪˈnɪmɪkəl] adj to be inimical to sth → être antagonique à qch goals inimical to Western interests → des objectifs antagoniques aux intérêts occidentaux inimical How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As the inimical plant could only be present in very microscopic dimensions to have escaped ordinary observation, to find it seemed rather a hopeless attempt in the stretch of rich grass before them. The prosecution of them, for this reason, will seldom fail to agitate the passions of the whole community, and to divide it into parties more or less friendly or inimical to the accused. "I give you credit," he continued, "for understanding that my attitude towards you since I--er--reappeared, has been inimical. |
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