
Antipathy
Emotional Intensity
Reflects deep emotions, stronger than 'dislike' but usually less than 'hatred'.

His antipathy towards the unfair policy was palpable.
Not Always Obvious
Can be subtly conveyed through tone or choice of words, not just directly stated.

There was an antipathy in her voice whenever she spoke of the issue.
Personal Nature
Often related to personal experiences or beliefs, not just random disdain.

His antipathy toward spiders stemmed from a childhood incident.
Compare with
AbhorrenceAnimosityAversionDetestationDislikeEnmityHatredHostilityRepugnanceRevulsion
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