Meaning & use
enmity
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A deep-seated, mutual hatred or hostility between people or groups.
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Years of enmity between the two families made reconciliation nearly impossible.
The border dispute created lasting enmity between the neighboring nations.
A note on using this word
More formal and intense than 'dislike'; it implies an ongoing, often long-term hostility rather than a passing annoyance.
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