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animosity Antonyms

Opposite of animosity

Pinning down the opposite of animosity requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A strong feeling of active hostility, resentment, or ill will toward someone or something.

Usage Example

"Despite their political differences, there was no personal goodwill between the two candidates."

Strongest
goodwill
amity
friendship
Strong
harmony
affection
benevolence
camaraderie
sympathy

Similar words to animosity

Words similar to animosity shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

hostility
antipathy
rancor
enmity
animus
acrimony
antagonism
ill will
See all synonyms of animosity

• Nearby Words

animated
animatedly
animation
animosity
anion
annex
annexation

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Animosity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/animosity
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