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animosity Synonyms

Another word for animosity

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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 hostility between the two candidates."

Strongest
hostility
antipathy
enmity
rancor
Strong
acrimony
animus
antagonism
resentment
ill will
bitterness

Opposites of animosity

The opposite of animosity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

goodwill
amity
friendship
harmony
affection
benevolence
camaraderie
sympathy
See all opposites of animosity

• Nearby Words

animatronic
animatronics
anime
animosity
anise
aniseed
ankara

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