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Meanings of avowedly hostile in English

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Usage of avowedly hostile in English
1
Although the natives were avowedly hostile, they dared not face us in the open.
Ismailia
2
Both, however, were so far perfectly independent of each other, and both openly and avowedly hostile to the king.
The Story of Ireland
3
Many feared retribution from a state that has remained avowedly hostile through the past five years of blockade and bombardment.
The Guardian
4
Miss Lavish, who represented intellect, was avowedly hostile, and now the Miss Alans, who stood for good breeding, were following her.
A Room with a View
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