transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈen-mə-tē ]
noun
( plural -ties )
Etymology: Middle English enmite, from Anglo-French enemité, enemisté, from enemi enemy
Date: 13th century
: positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
Synonyms:
enmity , hostility , antipathy , antagonism , animosity , rancor , animus mean deep-seated dislike or ill will. enmity suggests positive hatred which may be open or concealed
an unspoken enmity
hostility suggests an enmity showing itself in attacks or aggression
hostility between the two nations
antipathy and antagonism imply a natural or logical basis for one's hatred or dislike, antipathy suggesting repugnance, a desire to avoid or reject, and antagonism suggesting a clash of temperaments leading readily to hostility
a natural antipathy for self-seekers
antagonism between the brothers
animosity suggests intense ill will and vindictiveness that threaten to kindle hostility
animosity that led to revenge
rancor is especially applied to bitter brooding over a wrong
rancor filled every line of his letters
animus adds to animosity the implication of strong prejudice
objections devoid of personal animus