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animosity
strong hostility or ill will
Synonyms
- hostility
- resentment
- enmity
Antonyms
- goodwill
- affection
animosity in a sentence
Years of business rivalry created deep animosity between the two brothers.
The animosity between the coaches was obvious every time the teams played.
Where it comes from
From Latin animus "spirit, mind, hostile feeling"
Memory hook
ANIM-OSITY -- an animal-like fury simmering beneath the surface.
Word parts
- anim — life
animosity: anim (spirit) + -osity (state of)
Read it in context
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