enmity

/'enmiti/

Thân thiện

He felt a deep enmity toward his rival.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A feeling of active hostility or hatred: "Enmity" refers to the emotional state of being an enemy, characterized by strong dislike, ill will, or antagonism.
   • A state of deep-seated ill-will or conflict: "Enmity" can also describe the condition or relationship of being enemies, often long-standing and profound.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The long-standing enmity between the two families made peace impossible.
  • His actions were motivated by pure enmity toward his rival.
  • Despite the truce, a deep enmity lingered between the former warring nations.

Advanced Usage

• "To be at enmity with someone/something": To be in a state of open hostility or conflict with another party.
  • The two neighboring tribes have been at enmity for generations.
• "To harbor enmity": To hold or nurture feelings of hostility.
  • She tried to forgive, but she still harbored enmity in her heart.

Variants and Related Words

• Inimical (adj): Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly.
  • The policy was inimical to economic growth.
• Enmities (n, plural): The plural form of enmity.
  • The treaty aimed to end the ancient enmities.

Synonyms

• Hostility: Antagonism or enmity.
• Animosity: Strong hostility.
• Antipathy: A deep-seated feeling of dislike.
• Rancor: Bitterness or resentful hatred.

Antonyms

• Friendship: The emotions or conduct of friends.
• Amity: A friendly relationship.
• Goodwill: Friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings.

Related Idioms

• "Bury the hatchet" (an idiom for ending enmity): To make peace, to end a quarrel or conflict.
  • After years of legal battles, the two companies finally decided to bury the hatchet.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the feeling of a hostile person
   • he could no longer contain his hostility
2. a state of deep-seated ill-will

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hostility
• ill will
• antagonism