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animosity

American  
[an-uh-mos-i-tee] / ˌæn əˈmɒs ɪ ti /

noun

plural

animosities

  1. a feeling of strong dislike, ill will, or enmity that tends to display itself in action.

    a deep-seated animosity between two sisters; animosity against one's neighbor.
    Synonyms:
    hatred, animus, antagonism, opposition, unfriendliness, hostility
animosity British  
/ ˌænɪˈmɒsɪtɪ /

noun

  1. a powerful and active dislike or hostility; enmity

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Etymology

Origin of animosity

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English animosite, from Middle French, from Late Latin animōsitāt-, stem of animōsitās “ardor, boldness, wrath,” from Latin animōs(us) “spirited” (from anim(us) animus + -ōsus -ose 1 ) + -itās -ity

Example Sentences

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"I have no personal animosity for Butyagin. He is a Russian citizen who has worked in Crimea, and I believe his work has been harmful for Crimea's cultural heritage," Kravchenko told the BBC.

From BBC

Earlier, a former IRA bomber who gave evidence in the case denied he holds "personal animosity" towards the former Sinn Féin leader.

From BBC

District Judge Christopher Williams said there was "considerable animosity" between all involved.

From BBC

“It’s a peace offering. You know, for before,” I said, flapping a hand that I hoped encompassed twelve years of general rudeness and animosity.

From Literature

Most, I was surprised to learn, felt no animosity toward Mr. Cornyn, even if they said he had “been there too long.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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