noun

enmity

enmity, hostility, animosity

There was a long history of enmity between them.

There was a long history of enmity between them.

((between A and B)) a feeling of hostility between two people or groups There was a long history of enmity between them.

Synonyms: hostility, animosity, hatred; Antonyms: friendship, amity, goodwill

From Old French 'enemistié', from 'enemi' (enemy). It means the state of being an enemy.

It sounds like 'enemy-ty'. Think of it as the feeling an 'enemy' has for you.

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