1
as in hostile
marked by opposition or ill will
received an inimical response rather than the anticipated support
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as in adverse
opposed to one's interests
laws designed to enhance national security that some regard as inimical to cherished freedoms
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Recent Examples of inimical
The spiral of silence therefore becomes inimical to pluralistic debate, discussion and, ultimately, to democracy itself.
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James L. Gibson, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
The partnership model’s annual distribution of funds is inimical to long-term investment.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Monk previously pleaded guilty to one gross misdemeanor count of driving after cancellation after being deemed inimical to the public safety.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
To believe otherwise is to not just believe that slower periods of economic growth require the very central planning that is so inimical to good times.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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James L. Gibson, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
The partnership model’s annual distribution of funds is inimical to long-term investment.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Monk previously pleaded guilty to one gross misdemeanor count of driving after cancellation after being deemed inimical to the public safety.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
To believe otherwise is to not just believe that slower periods of economic growth require the very central planning that is so inimical to good times.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inimical
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The mob of rioters grew more hostile and violent, advancing toward agents and began throwing rocks and other objects at agents, including one that struck Chief Greg Bovino in the head.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Afghan refugees like him await their asylum decisions in an increasingly hostile climate marked by ICE raids and deportations.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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There is no known level of lead exposure that is considered safe and some people are at even higher risk of adverse effects, warned the agency, including young children, people of child-bearing age and people who are breastfeeding.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Given an adverse court ruling (related to another firm) that was adverse to Netflix, management recognized the expense this quarter.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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The negative response to Beijing’s tactics also prompted the G7 to vow a united front against the export controls, Yardeni pointed out.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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If the bat is negative, individuals will not need post-exposure treatment.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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The poll shows Earle-Sears with a 43 percent favorable rating versus a 46 percent unfavorable mark, while Spanberger has a 47 percent favorable rating versus a 44 percent unfavorable score.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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Despite the unfavorable margins, sustained growth on Amazon is better than folding altogether.—
Mara Weinraub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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What To Know In a video address, Probitkin said UnitedHealthcare has offered solutions that are one-sided and would be detrimental to patients and providers and accused big insurers like UnitedHealthcare of taking advantage of regional and safety net health care providers.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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That’s not only unnecessary, but can be detrimental to the plants and the wider ecosystem.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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The findings come just a couple years after another study conducted by Spanish and Brazilian researchers revealed the existence of potentially harmful bisphenol chemicals in clothing sold in Spain for pregnant women, newborns and toddlers.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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According to one study, people may become either psychologically or physically dependent on caffeine, which may be harmful.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Inimical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inimical. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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