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antipathy
a deep-seated dislike
Synonyms
- aversion
- hostility
- enmity
Antonyms
- liking
- affection
- sympathy
antipathy in a sentence
There was a strong antipathy between the two rival generals.
There was clear antipathy between the rivals.
Where it comes from
From Greek anti 'against' + pathos 'feeling'
Memory hook
ANTI (against) + PATHY (feeling).
Word parts
- anti — against, opposite
antipathy: anti- (against) + path (feeling) - path — feeling
antipathy: anti- (against) + path (feeling)
Read it in context
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