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Enmity

noun
/ˈen.mə.ti/

Meaning

a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility
a feeling of hostility, hatred, or opposition

Example Sentences

The enmity between the two families lasted for generations.

There was a long history of enmity between the two families.

Synonyms

hostility, hatred, animosity, antagonism, rivalry, resentment
Entry 1
hostility, hatred, animosity, antagonism
Entry 2
hostility, animosity, hatred, rivalry, resentment

Antonyms

friendship, love, goodwill, harmony
Entry 1
friendship, love, goodwill, harmony
Entry 2
friendship, goodwill, harmony

Collocations

deep enmity, mutual enmity, personal enmity, long-standing enmity
Entry 1
deep enmity, mutual enmity, personal enmity
Entry 2
deep enmity, long-standing enmity, mutual enmity

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