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Animosity (Noun)

Meaning

A feeling of ill will arousing active hostility.

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Examples

  • The years of conflict had bred animosity between the two rival factions, making any form of peaceful negotiation impossible.
  • The crowd's animosity towards the referee was palpable, with many spectators jeering and booing his every decision.
  • Her condescending attitude towards her coworkers had generated animosity towards her, and they would often find ways to undermine her authority.
  • The bitter dispute had created a deep-seated animosity between the two siblings, causing them to cut off all contact with each other.
  • The company's recent downsizing had fueled animosity among the remaining employees, who felt their jobs were now insecure and threatened.

Synonyms

  • Bad Blood
  • Animus

Hypernyms

  • Ill Will
  • Enmity
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