
Enmity
Emotional Weight
Enmity suggests deep, often long-lasting feelings more intense than dislike.
His enmity towards his rival could be felt in his every word.
Strong Opposition
Use enmity to imply an active state of opposition, not passive dislike.
The two politicians' enmity was evident during the heated debate.
Personal or Abstract
Enmity can be directed towards people as well as ideas or entities.
He harbored enmity not just toward his colleague, but also toward the company's policies.
Compare with
AcrimonyAnimosityAntagonismHatredHostilityMaliceRancourResentSpite
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