Synonyms of hostilities

hostilities

noun

plural of hostility

as in war

a state of armed violent struggle between states, nations, or groups

Both sides agreed to cease all hostilities.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• war
• conflict
• skirmish
• conflagration
• fighting
• warfare
• battle
• hot war
• civil war
• cold war
• police action
• engagement
• world war
• combat
• holy war
• action
• limited war

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• peace
• disarmament
• demobilization
• pacification
• truce
• demilitarization
• calm
• tranquility
• cease-fire
• peacefulness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hostilities

Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, a president must cease all hostilities abroad after 60 days if there is no congressional declaration of war. — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

The Houthis launched one of their biggest attacks since hostilities restarted on Thursday, attacking across at least 20 locations. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

The two sides reached an interim agreement in June and committed to trying to reach a final deal within 60 days, but the deadline passed after hostilities resumed. — Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026

Investigators were still trying to determine how the two groups were related to each other and what prompted hostilities. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

The United States would benefit from an end to all hostilities in the Gulf. — Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026

Sentiment was buoyed by a fall in crude oil prices, sending stock markets higher, despite continued hostilities in the Middle East. — Jenni Reid,sean Conlon, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026