animosity

/,æni'mɔsiti/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A feeling of strong dislike, ill will, or hatred that often leads to hostile or antagonistic behavior: Animosity refers to a deep-seated, often long-lasting, feeling of resentment or enmity between people or groups.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • There is a deep-seated animosity between the two rival companies.
    • Her animosity towards her former colleague was evident in her sharp remarks.
    • The political debate was fueled by personal animosity rather than policy differences.
Advanced Usage
  • "To harbor/bear animosity": To hold or maintain a feeling of ill will over time.
    • Despite the public apology, he still harbored animosity towards his critics.
  • "Deep/bitter animosity": Used to emphasize the intensity of the hostile feeling.
    • The bitter animosity between the families lasted for generations.
Variants and Related Words
  • Animosity is the standard noun form.
  • Animosities (plural noun): Multiple instances or feelings of hostility.
    • The peace talks aimed to resolve the long-standing animosities.
  • Animous (adjective, rare/archaic): Having a feeling of animosity. (Note: This form is very rarely used in modern English).
Synonyms
  • Hostility: Unfriendly or antagonistic behavior or feeling.
  • Antipathy: A deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion.
  • Enmity: The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
  • Rancor: Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.
Antonyms
  • Friendship: The emotions or conduct of friends; the state of being friends.
  • Goodwill: Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude.
  • Amity: A friendly relationship.
Related Phrases
  • "Animosity towards/against/for": The prepositions used to indicate the target of the hostile feeling.
    • He felt great animosity towards the new management.
  • "To stir up animosity": To cause or provoke feelings of hostility.
    • The inflammatory speech was designed to stir up animosity among the crowd.
Noun
  1. a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

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