animosity between

Frequency: 8.016.5 per million words

Used to describe mutual hostility between two people or groups.

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Examples (10)

  • The two rivals for party leadership insist that there is no animosity between them.
  • There has been a long-standing animosity between the two neighboring countries.
  • The deep-seated animosity between the two brothers tore the family apart.
  • Despite the professional setting, the personal animosity between the two managers was obvious.
  • The mediator worked hard to reduce the animosity between the conflicting parties.
  • The controversial decision created considerable animosity between the board and the employees.
  • The animosity between the two teams is legendary, making every match an intense affair.
  • Beneath the surface of polite conversation, you could sense the underlying animosity between them.
  • Is there any reason for the animosity between you and your former friend?
  • The animosity between the two groups stems from a decades-old land dispute.