enmity
Translation
hostility, hatred, animosity
Examples
There was a long history of enmity between them.
There was a long history of enmity between them.
He felt a great enmity towards his rival.
He felt a great enmity towards his rival.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) ((between sb. and sb. / towards sb.)) a feeling of active opposition or hostility There was a long history of enmity between them.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hostility, animosity, antagonism; Antonyms: friendship, amity, goodwill
Etymology
From Old French 'enemistié', derived from 'enemi' (enemy). It shares a root with 'enemy'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds like 'enemy'. Enmity is the feeling you have for an enemy.