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animosity

nounfeminineformal/ɐnimuziˈdadɨ/medium

a·ni·mo·si·da·de

Definition

A feeling of strong dislike or hostility; ill will, rancor.
There was a clear animosity between the two former friends.
His comments were filled with animosity.
Common collocations
deep animosityfeel animositymutual animosity

Etymology

Do latim 'animositas, -atis', de 'animus' (alma, ânimo).

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