Meaning & use
animosity
Strong hostility or dislike, often built up over a long time between people or groups.
See it in a sentence
Years of animosity between the two neighboring countries finally began to ease.
There was clear animosity between the two coworkers after the disputed promotion.
A note on using this word
Animosity typically implies a deep, lingering hostility rather than a brief flash of anger, and is often used with toward or between.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
friendlinessgoodwill
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