animosity
nounUK /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/
US /ˌæn.əˈmɑː.sə.t̬i/
A strong feeling of not liking someone and wanting to be unkind to them.
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams after the game.
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2. A feeling of strong dislike that lasts for a long time.
Years of animosity between the neighbors finally ended when they talked it out.
3. Open and active opposition between people or groups.
The animosity between the two political parties made cooperation difficult.
4. A bitter attitude shown through words or actions.
She spoke with animosity about the person who had betrayed her trust.