😠animosity

noun
/ˌænɪˈmɒsɪti/

Meaning

A strong feeling of hostility or active dislike.
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will

Example Sentences

There was a long history of animosity between the two families.

There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.

Example Expressions

long-standing animosity

Synonyms

hostility, hatred, enmity, resentment, antagonism
Entry 1
hostility, hatred, enmity, resentment, antagonism
Entry 2
hostility, hatred, enmity, antagonism

Antonyms

friendship, goodwill, affection
Entry 1
friendship, goodwill, affection
Entry 2
friendship, affection, goodwill

Collocations

deep animosity, mutual animosity, show animosity, personal animosity
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deep animosity, mutual animosity, show animosity
Entry 2
personal animosity, deep animosity, show animosity

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