noun · Medium SAT word

    Animosity

    hatred; a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

    Animosity in a sentence

    Years of conflict had generated deep animosity between the rival families.

    Synonyms for animosity

    Antonyms for animosity

    • friendship
    • affection
    • kindness

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