ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary Builder›Words›E›enmity
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enmity
the state of being an enemy; deep hatred
Synonyms
- hostility
- animosity
- hatred
Antonyms
- friendship
- amity
- goodwill
enmity in a sentence
The enmity between the two families ran for generations.
Old enmity between the families ended at the wedding.
Where it comes from
From Old French enemi 'enemy'
Memory hook
ENMITY = ENemy + ity.
Read it in context
- The Turning Walls Arts