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animosity

noun

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Wiktionary

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.

  1. 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.