animosity

noun

Meaning

Strong hostility or active hatred toward someone or something.

Examples

The long-standing animosity between the two families finally ended after the wedding.
He could sense the palpable animosity in the room the moment he walked in.

Synonyms: hatred, hostility, animosity, enmity

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animosity

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌænɪˈmɒsɪti/

Definition

Strong hostility or active hatred toward someone or something.

Examples

The long-standing animosity between the two families finally ended after the wedding.
He could sense the palpable animosity in the room the moment he walked in.
Despite their political differences, they managed to work together without personal animosity.

Synonyms of animosity

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Antonyms of animosity

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