Be hostile to (6)

I believe the answer is:

oppose

(Other definitions for oppose that I've seen before include "match" , "Actively resist" , "Resist, contend with" , "Resist (someone)" , "Resist; disapprove of" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and the Penny Press.

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