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.