ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Inimic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˈnɪ.mɪk/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Inimic is an adjective meaning (rare) Inimical.

Meaning

(rare) Inimical.

Example Sentences

This issue occurs when the relationship between a host state and a foreign investor becomes inimic and a dispute arises.
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

Synonyms for inimic

Depending on context, synonyms include hostile, injurious.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include inimicable, inimicitious, inimical, enemylike, hostile, inamicable.

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