Synonyms for

Enmity

Verb / ˈenmʌti: / / ˈenmɪti: / Another word for enmity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

antagonism illwill hostility hostility antagonism animosity hatred spite resentment dislike bitterness rancor malice unfriendliness opposition conflict discord disagreement contention friction strife clash

Example sentences

  1. The two neighbors had a long-standing enmity that started over a property dispute.
  2. There was a deep enmity between the two football teams, and their rivalry was legendary.
  3. The politician's enmity towards his opponent was evident during the debate.
  4. The enmity between the rival gangs had led to several violent confrontations.
  5. Her enmity towards her ex-husband was understandable after he betrayed her trust.

Quotes

  • Enmity is the daughter of intolerance and the mother of discord. - Voltaire
  • The enmity of such a party towards Socialism does not mean that the members are only prejudiced against it because they do not know it; it means that they are possessed of bourgeois ideas, and wish to determine their policy accordingly. - Karl Liebknecht
  • Enmity is like a fire which can only be extinguished by a stream of water. - Abu Bakr

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