Definition

A strong feeling of dislike or hatred towards someone or something.

Example

There was a lot of animosity between the two rival teams.

Conversation

I heard there’s some real animosity between those two teams this season.

Yeah, it’s been building up for years now.

It's crazy how sports can bring out such strong feelings of animosity among fans.

Definitely! It makes the games so much more exciting to watch.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Animosity → It is formed from "animus" (from Latin, meaning spirit or mind) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word "animosity" refers to the state of having a strong dislike or hatred, stemming from a spirited or passionate feeling.

Memory Tip

Think of 'animus' as representing a strong spirit or feeling, which helps you remember that 'animosity' means a strong feeling of dislike or hatred.

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