animosity

simple noun12 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.4

Indicates hostility that has existed for a long time.

Refers to hostility directed at a specific individual, rather than a group or idea.

Used to describe mutual hostility between two people or groups.

Used to show the direction of hostility, aimed at a person or group.

In a way that does not involve hostile feelings.

To have and maintain a feeling of strong dislike or hostility.

To experience a feeling of strong dislike or hostility.

To possess a feeling of strong dislike or hostility.

To maintain a feeling of strong dislike, often over a period of time.

To deliberately cause arguments or bad feelings between people.

To cause feelings of hostility to begin or to become stronger.

To bring about a situation where hostility exists.