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inimic en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ɪˈnɪ.mɪk/

Etymology

From Latin inimīcus. Doublet of enemy.

Meanings

1. (rare) Inimical.
   • DUMB SHOW: The French are seen descending into the valley, crossing it, and climbing it on the English side under the fire of HILL'S whole division, all to no purpose. In their retreat they leave behind them on the slopes nearly two thousand lying. SPIRIT OF THE PITIES: What do I see but thirsty, throbbing bands From these inimic hosts defiling down In homely need towards the little stream That parts their enmities 1906, Thomas Hardy, The Dynasts, Part 2, Act 4, Sc. 5:
   • This issue occurs when the relationship between a host state and a foreign investor becomes inimic and a dispute arises. 2008, Pia Acconci, “Chapter 10: Most-Favoured-Nation Treatment”, in The Oxford Handbook of International Investment Law, →ISBN, page 381:

Forms

Synonyms

hostile · injurious