enmity
[ en-mi-tee ]
/ ˈɛn mɪ ti /
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noun, plural en·mi·ties.
a feeling or condition of hostility; hatred; ill will; animosity; antagonism.
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Origin of enmity
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH enmity
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enmity
/ (ˈɛnmɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
a feeling of hostility or ill will, as between enemies; antagonism
Word Origin for enmity
C13: from Old French enemistié, from enemi enemy
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