hostility
Translation
hostility, enmity
Examples
There was open hostility between the two groups.
There was open hostility between the two groups.
The country ended all hostilities.
The country ended all hostilities.
Grammar Patterns
hostility ((between sb.)) hostility between people There is hostility between them.
hostility ((towards sb./sth.)) hostility towards a person or thing He showed hostility towards the plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: animosity, antagonism, enmity; Antonyms: friendship, goodwill
Etymology
From Latin 'hostis' (enemy) + '-ity', a noun suffix for a state or quality.
Memory Tips
A 'hostile' person is full of 'hostility'. The '-ity' suffix often means a state or quality.