animosity
Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.
Noun
- Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.
- There was open animosity between the two rival teams.
- Despite years of conflict, she felt no animosity toward him.
- Political debates often stir up animosity.
Origin
From French animosité, from Latin animositas (“courage, spirit, vehemence”), from animosus, from animus (“courage, spirit, mind”); see animose, animate.