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ILL WILL Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the phrase ill will. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase ill will. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ILL WILL

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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

enmity
nounn
noun

• a state of deep-seated ill-will

• the feeling of a hostile person

animosity
nounn
noun

• a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

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

aversion
nounn
noun

• a feeling of intense dislike

• the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away

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

grudge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

verb

• bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings

• accept or admit unwillingly

malice
nounn
noun

• feeling a need to see others suffer

• the quality of threatening evil

resentment
nounn
noun

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

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 ILL WILL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ill will, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
hatred animosity enmity hate hostility resentment unfriendliness

Alternatives for HOSTILITY

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