antipathy

Meanings

• noun

  An intense feeling of hatred or aversion toward a person, thing, or idea.

  - "His antipathy toward public speaking made him avoid all opportunities to speak in front of a crowd."
  - "Despite their differences, they managed to put aside their antipathy and work together."

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Antonyms

sympathy

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Synonyms

aversion , contrariety , disgust , dislike , distaste , enmity , hatred , ill will , opposition , repugnance

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with antipathy
patty , nattery , hasty

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Variants

List of all variants of antipathy that leads to same result
antipathies , antipathy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'antipathēs' meaning 'opposed to one's nature'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'antipathy' appears in the title of a novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

2. In ancient Greece, people believed that certain foods could cause antipathy between individuals.

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Related Concepts

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1. aphobia: A type of fear or anxiety, often irrational, toward a particular thing or situation.

2. misanthropy: A strong hatred or dislike of humankind in general.

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Culture

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In literature, antipathy is often used to describe strong emotional reactions between characters. In art, it can be depicted through contrasting colors or images. In music, it can be expressed through dissonant notes or rhythms.

How to Memorize "antipathy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a strong storm with heavy rain and thunder, representing the intense emotions of antipathy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a strong negative emotion, such as anger or disgust.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym: 'A-nti-Pathy' stands for 'Against My Personal Attachment' or 'Aversion To Pat' (a common name).

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