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animosity

[ an-uh-mos-i-tee ]

noun

plural animosities.
  1. a feeling of strong dislike, ill will, or enmity that tends to display itself in action:

    a deep-seated animosity between two sisters; animosity against one's neighbor.

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animosity

/ ˌæɪˈɒɪɪ /

noun

  1. a powerful and active dislike or hostility; enmity
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of animosity1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English animosite, from Middle French, from Late Latin Ծō-, stem of Ծō “ardor, boldness, wrath,” from Latin Ծō(ܲ) “spirited” (from anim(us) animus + -ōܲ -ose 1 ) + - -ity
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of animosity1

C15: from Late Latin Ծō, from Latin Ծōܲ spirited, from animus
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Once literacy censors realized racial animosity wasn’t working, tactics shifted to demonizing queer literature, particularly books about the trans experience.

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As expected, there was no easing of animosity or embrace at the final bell.

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But the messages reveal a level of animosity between the suspended MP and his team and the Reform UK leadership, alongside the claims about his behaviour, which Lowe vehemently denies.

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For the time being, however, the three countries share mostly animosity, anxiety and suspicion.

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I knew that Jon would agree that Michael would need to investigate stolen artifacts and get past the locals’ animosity toward National Park staff.

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