animosity

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of strong dislike and antagonism towards someone or something.

  - "The animosity between the two neighbors was palpable."
  - "Despite their past animosity, they were able to reconcile and become friends."

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Antonyms

peace

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Synonyms

acrimony , enmity , hatred , opposition

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with animosity
enmity , animated , city , compatibility , fraternity

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Variants

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animosities , animosity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word inimicitia, meaning 'enmity' or 'hatred'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'animosity' contains the letters 'anim', which means 'soul' or 'life' in Latin.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that holding onto animosity can be harmful to one's own health and wellbeing.

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Related Concepts

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1. enmity: A feeling of deep-seated hatred or antagonism towards someone or something.

2. antagonism: Opposition or hostility, especially political opposition.

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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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Animosity has been a common theme in literature, often used to explore conflict and tension between characters. In Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', the animosity between the Montagues and Capulets leads to their tragic downfall.

How to Memorize "animosity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stormy sea with two ships sailing towards each other, each representing a person or group with animosity towards the other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'animosity' with the feeling of a knot in your stomach when you think about someone or something you dislike.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'A-N-I-M-O-S-I-T-Y' to remember the meaning: 'Antagonism Not In My Opinion So It's Time You'.

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