antipathy
/æn'tipəθi/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A feeling of intense dislike or aversion: A strong, deep-seated, and often instinctive feeling of opposition, repugnance, or hostility towards someone or something.
- The object of such a feeling: The person or thing that is the target or cause of this intense dislike.
Examples of Usage
- As a feeling:
- She felt a deep antipathy towards the proposed policy changes.
- There is a long-standing antipathy between the two rival factions.
- As the object of dislike:
- For him, hypocrisy was his greatest antipathy.
- The new manager quickly became the antipathy of the entire staff.
Advanced Usage
- "to have an antipathy to/toward(s) someone/something": To hold a strong feeling of dislike or opposition.
- He has a profound antipathy towards any form of injustice.
- "to feel antipathy for someone/something": To experience this feeling.
- She could not hide her antipathy for his arrogant behavior.
Variants and Related Words
- Antipathetic (adj): Having or showing a strong feeling of aversion or opposition.
- He was antipathetic to the very idea of compromise.
- Antipathetically (adv): In an antipathetic manner.
Synonyms
- Aversion: A strong dislike or disinclination.
- Animosity: Strong hostility.
- Repugnance: Intense disgust.
- Hostility: Unfriendly or antagonistic feelings.
Antonyms
- Sympathy: Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune; understanding between people; common feeling.
- Affinity: A spontaneous or natural liking for or attraction to a person or thing.
- Fondness: Affection or liking for someone or something.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To be at antipathy with: To be in a state of strong opposition or conflict with.
- The two leaders were fundamentally at antipathy with each other on every major issue.
Noun
- the object of a feeling of intense aversion; something to be avoided
- cats were his greatest antipathy
- a feeling of intense dislike