animosity.
Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.
Meaning & usage
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.
Where this word comes from
From French animosité, from Latin animositas (“courage, spirit, vehemence”), from animosus, from animus (“courage, spirit, mind”); see animose, animate.
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