animosity

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animosity  /ˌæ nə ˈmɑ sə ti/ ? Meaning of "animosity"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

Synonym(s)

bad blood

Usage(s):

  1. The police claimed that racial animosity and revenge are the likely motives for the arson that happened last night.
  2. The latent animosity between the two countries came out in the open during the summit meeting.
  3. Flavoring the competition with animosity can foster a keen rivalry.

Quotes

  1. "I think an overwhelming portion of the intensely demonstrated animosity toward President Barack Obama is based on the fact that he is a black man," Carter said in portions of an interviewed aired Wednesday on the "Today" show.
    on Sep 16, 2009 By: Jimmy Carter Source: Reuters Blogs (blog)

  2. "This is a bill where people who live here in our country will be treated without amnesty but without animosity," Mr Bush said at the time.
    on May 15, 2006 By: President Bush Source: BBC News

  3. "The agreement will help enforce our borders, but equally importantly, will also treat people with respect ...... without amnesty but without animosity," President Bush said.
    on May 17, 2007 By: Arlen Specter Source: KGET 17

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