antipathy
an·tip·a·thy
noun \an-ˈti-pə-thē\ plural an·tip·a·thies
Definition of ANTIPATHY
1
obsolete : opposition in feeling
2
: settled aversion or dislike
3
: an object of aversion
Examples of ANTIPATHY
- There has always been strong antipathy between the two groups.
- The author's antipathies and prejudices are obvious.
Origin of ANTIPATHY
Latin antipathia, from Greek antipatheia, from antipathēs of opposite feelings, from anti- + pathos experience — more at pathos
First Known Use: 1592
an·tip·a·thy
noun \an-ˈtip-ə-thē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; an·tip·a·thies
Medical Definition of ANTIPATHY
1
: settled aversion or dislike
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