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animosity (verb)

A strong feeling of hostility, ill will, or resentment directed towards someone or something. It usually implies a long-standing and active dislike that may manifest in behavior or speech.

💬 Example

"There was a lot of animosity between the two neighbors over the shared driveway."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an 'Enemy' who is 'Most' 'City'-wide. Ani-MOS-ity sounds like 'Enemy City'. A city full of enemies would have a...

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🔗 Synonyms
hostility enmity rancor antipathy resentment
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using animosity as a verb. → Using animosity as a noun.

Spelling it 'animosety'. → Spelling it 'animosity'.

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