animosity
Translation
animosity, hostility, enmity, resentment
Examples
There was great animosity between the two brothers.
There was great animosity between the two brothers.
He felt no animosity towards his critics.
He felt no animosity toward his critics.
Grammar Patterns
((animosity)) between (sb.) and (sb.) a feeling of strong dislike between people There was great animosity between the two brothers.
((animosity)) toward (sb.) a feeling of strong dislike directed at someone He felt no animosity toward his critics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hostility, enmity, resentment; Antonyms: goodwill, friendship
Etymology
From Latin 'animus' (spirit, mind) + '-osity'. It originally meant 'spirit' or 'courage', but the meaning shifted to 'hostility'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'animal' showing 'hostility' - that's animosity. The sound is similar.