
Animosity
Negative Emotion
Animosity is a strong negative feeling, more than just not liking someone.
He felt animosity towards his competitor, more intense than mere dislike.
Intensity Matters
The word implies a deep-rooted, intense hostility, often long-standing.
The debate sparked animosity that lasted for years.
Conflict Context
Animosity is often used in contexts of disputes, competition, or conflict.
Animosity grew between the siblings over the inheritance.
Compare with
AntipathyBitterEnmityHostilityMaliceResent
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