Animosity

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /æn.əˈmÉ‘s.ɪ.ti/

Origin

From French animosité, from Latin animositas ("courage, spirit, vehemence"), from animosus, from animus ("courage, spirit, mind"); see animose, animate, transitive verb

Full definition of animosity

Noun

1. Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

Synonyms

• enmity
• hatred
• opposition
• acrimony

Antonyms

• peace

Related terms

• animose