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animosity

Pronunciation: /æn.ɪˈmɒs.ɪ.ti/

The English word “animosity” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

Etymology

From French animosité, from Latin animositas (“courage, spirit, vehemence”), from animosus, from animus (“courage, spirit, mind”); see animose, animate.

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