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Discover Ludwig"overt hostility" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It refers to open and obvious antagonism or aggression. An example of its usage could be: "The two countries have a history of overt hostility, with frequent border disputes and military confrontations."
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Overt hostility?
Nor the overt hostility to perceived lefties.
Women entering the work force are met with overt hostility.
But ill-feeling often veers into overt hostility.
Naturally, there was no overt hostility between the two sides.
We've gone from expecting applause to being relieved that there is no overt hostility.
On the island of Ireland Roma have faced far more overt hostility north of the border.
However, across Ireland Roma have faced far more overt hostility north of the border.
Some passengers later said some people acted with overt hostility, like an angry mob.
For the only time in my monthlong stay in Sudan, I felt overt hostility.
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Items such as "Hits others," "Attacks people," or "Destroys others' things" reflect items in the BPI Overt Hostility and Conduct Problems scales ("I don't hit my mom or dad/my teacher, or other grown-ups," "I don't fight with other kids," "I don't break other peoples' things when I'm mad at them").
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