die Anfeindung
Translation
hostility, animosity, antagonism
Examples
Er war ständigen Anfeindungen ausgesetzt.
He was exposed to constant hostility.
Grammar Patterns
to be exposed to hostility Er war ständigen Anfeindungen ausgesetzt.
Similar Words
die Feindseligkeit (hostility), der Hass (hatred)
Etymology
From the verb 'anfeinden' (to be hostile towards), which contains the word 'Feind' (enemy).
Memory Tips
The word contains 'Feind' (enemy). An 'Anfeindung' is an act of treating someone like an enemy.