animosities

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of deep-rooted dislike or hostility towards someone or something.

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Antonyms

peace

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Synonyms

acrimony , enmity , hatred , opposition

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with animosities
enmities , insanities , obligations

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Variants

List of all variants of animosities that leads to same result
animosities , animosity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'animosus' meaning 'lively, animated'. The term 'animosities' developed to refer to strong negative feelings towards someone or something.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'animosities' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. In psychology, animosity is considered a more intense and longer-lasting feeling of dislike than mere dislike or antipathy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hostility: A feeling of deep dislike or antagonism towards someone or something.

2. Antipathy: A strong feeling of dislike or aversion towards someone or something.

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Quotes

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1. As I get older, I have noticed the troubles many of my friends have with their fathers: the "animosities" and disappointments, held so long in the arrears of late adolescence, suddenly coming up due on both ends. But my father and I, if anything, have gotten closer, even as I understand him less and less.

   - Tom Bissell,{it}Harper's{/it},December 2004

2. Few rivalries can match that of the Cards and Cubs in terms of history, color and "animosity". Things are tense in an off year, but in 2003 the teams are at the top of the National League Central division (along with the Houston Astros), separated by a half-game.

   - John Grisham,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},1 May 2005

3. What I did not anticipate, however, was the depth of "animosity" that had been simmering among the teachers beneath the pleasantries that characterized our public, formal encounters. I discovered that my enthusiastic advocacy for whole language was received by traditional teachers as demeaning, insulting attacks.

   - Elaine Garan,{it}Language Arts{/it},September 1998

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Culture

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In literature, 'animosities' have been used to describe deep-seated conflicts between characters. In history, 'animosities' have been a significant factor in wars and conflicts. In art, animosity is often depicted through symbolic representations of hatred or anger.

How to Memorize "animosities"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or situation that evokes strong negative feelings in you. Visualize the feeling of animosity towards that person or situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'animosities' with the feeling of deep-rooted dislike or hostility towards someone or something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'ANIMOSITIES' to remember the meaning: 'A' for animosity, 'N' for negative, 'I' for intense, 'M' for mutual, 'O' for ongoing, 'S' for strong, 'I' for intense, and 'T' for towards.

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