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enmity

/ˈen.ə.ti/

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noun

A strong feeling of dislike or hostility; hatred, often long-standing.

Their enmity began after a small insult.
The enmity between the groups lasted for years.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: enmity is stronger than 'dislike' or 'antagonism' and suits serious, long-term conflict. Unlike 'hatred' or 'animosity', it often implies an ongoing feud rather than a brief emotion. Choose enmity when the hostility feels deep and entrenched.

In other languages

Spanish: Hostilidad, enemistad
Japanese: 敵意
Korean: 적대감
Vietnamese: Thù ghét, mối thù
Chinese: 敌意

Etymology

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Common phrases

hold/enmity towardenmity betweenold enmitypublic/political enmity

Synonyms

hostility hatred animosity antagonism rancor

Related words

hostility hatred antagonism feud grudge

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