enmity — a feeling of hostility; hatred
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of hostility; hatred
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈenməti/
Example Sentences
- The enmity between cats and dogs in cartoons is greatly exaggerated.
- Their childhood enmity turned into lifelong friendship after they shared pizza.
- The political enmity between the parties affected national unity.
enmity
NOUN[/ˈenməti/]
a feeling of hostility; hatred
Neighbors showing deep hostility and hatred
Enmity splits every entity from their identity
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'enemité' meaning hostility or enmity, derived from Latin 'inimicitia' (enmity, hostility) based on 'inimicus' meaning enemy or hostile, from 'in-' (not) + 'amicus' (friend).
Breakdown
en- (in, into) + -mity (state of, condition of, from Latin -mitas) = enmity (a state of being an enemy or hostile)
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📝Examples
“The enmity between cats and dogs in cartoons is greatly exaggerated.”
“Their childhood enmity turned into lifelong friendship after they shared pizza.”
“The political enmity between the parties affected national unity.”
“Despite years of enmity, the neighbors finally made peace over the fence dispute.”
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