Animosity

Quick meaning: Animosity is a noun meaning Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

Meaning

Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

Example Sentences

Political debates often stir up animosity.

There was open animosity between the two rival teams.

Despite years of conflict, she felt no animosity toward him.

Word Forms

• animosities

Synonyms for animosity

Depending on context, synonyms include enmity, hatred, opposition, acrimony, animus.

Antonyms for animosity

Common opposites include peace.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include animus, enmity, hostility, hostile, antagonism, hatred.

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