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ENMITY Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word enmity. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word enmity. (close relations)
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hostility
nounn
noun

• a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

• a state of deep-seated ill-will

• the feeling of a hostile person

• violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked

antagonism
nounn
noun

• a state of deep-seated ill-will

• the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors

• an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility

• (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure

ill will
nounn
noun

• the feeling of a hostile person

• a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

acrimony
nounn
noun

• a rough and bitter manner

animosity
nounn
noun

• a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

animus
nounn
noun

• a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

bitterness
nounn
noun

• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

• a rough and bitter manner

• the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth

• the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste

conflict
nounn
noun

• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

• opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings

• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

• a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests

• an incompatibility of dates or events

• opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot)

• a disagreement or argument about something important

verb

• be in conflict

• go against, as of rules and laws

dislike
verbv
noun

• an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

• a feeling of aversion or antipathy

verb

• have or feel a dislike or distaste for

estrangement
nounn
noun

• separation resulting from hostility

• the feeling of being alienated from other people

hate
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

verb

• dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

• to have and express negative sentiments about a person

malice
nounn
noun

• feeling a need to see others suffer

• the quality of threatening evil

opposition
nounn
noun

• the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

• the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected

• the relation between opposed entities

• the act of hostile groups opposing each other

• a contestant that you are matched against

• a body of people united in opposing something

• a direction opposite to another

• an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

resentment
nounn
noun

• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

rivalry
nounn
noun

• the act of competing as for profit or a prize

spite
verb, nounv, n
noun

• feeling a need to see others suffer

• malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty

verb

• hurt the feelings of

Best Hypernyms For ENMITY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for enmity, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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hate acrimony animosity animus antipathy bitterness conflict dislike feud hatred hostility state

Alternatives for HOSTILITY

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