Meaning of the word inimical in English

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inimical

US /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.kəl/
UK /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.kəl/
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Adjective

tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile

Example:
Excessive regulation is inimical to economic growth.
The desert is an inimical environment for most plants.