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Enmity
Hostility; deep-seated ill will or animosity between individuals or groups.
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The hostility among two countries led them into wars.
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EN-mi-tee
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Enemy
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Rooted in Latin inimicitia meaning hostility; related to inimicus 'enemy'.
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enmitiesnoun
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Use enmity to describe a deep-seated, ongoing hostility between groups or nations. It is stronger than simple dislike and typically implies a longstanding feud.
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Examples
- There has long been enmity between the neighboring states.
- The feud between the families created years of enmity that outsiders found hard to understand.
Synonyms
hostilityanimosityantagonismrancorill will
Antonyms
amityfriendshipharmony goodwill
Etymology
From Latin inimicitia 'hostility, enmity', via Old French enemité; related to inimicus 'enemy'.
Mnemonic
ENMITY = ENEMY + TY (state of) — the state of being enemies.
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Amity
nounHarmony or friendliness in relationships; goodwill between people or nations.
Animosity
nounHostility or enmity; a strong feeling of dislike that leads to active opposition.
Rancor
nounLong-lasting, bitter resentment or ill will toward someone, often persisting over time.
Abasement
nounThe act or instance of humiliating or degrading someone; the state of being lowered in dignity or status.
Absurdity
nounThe quality or state of being wildly unreasonable, illogical, or ridiculous; something that is completely contrary to reason or common sense.
Accent
nounA distinctive way of pronouncing words; the act of emphasizing a syllable or word (as a verb, to accent means to emphasize).
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