animosity
noun
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Pronunciation: /æn.ɪˈmɒs.ɪ.ti/ / /æn.əˈmɑ.sɪ.ti/ / [æn.əˈmɑ.sɪ.ɾi]
noun
Etymology: From French animosité, from Latin animositas (“courage, spirit, vehemence”), from animosus, from animus (“courage, spirit, mind”); see animose, animate.
- Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.
“There was open animosity between the two rival teams.”
“Despite years of conflict, she felt no animosity toward him.”