enmity

noun
UK: /ˈen.mɪ.ti/
US: /ˈen.mə.ti/

  1. A feeling of hate or strong opposition.

    1. There was much enmity between them because of the divorce.
    2. The two countries have a long history of enmity, often erupting into open conflict.

  2. Deep-seated ill-will; hatred.

    1. She felt a great enmity towards her boss after he fired her.
    2. Decades of political enmity prevented any chance of reconciliation between the parties.

Synonyms

hatred animosity hostility rancor ill will antipathy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "enmity" in English means: A feeling of hate or strong opposition., Deep-seated ill-will; hatred..

The phonetic transcription of "enmity" is /ˈen.mɪ.ti/ in British English and /ˈen.mə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "enmity": hatred, animosity, hostility, rancor, ill will, antipathy.

Example usage of "enmity": "There was much enmity between them because of the divorce.". More examples on the page.