1
as in hostility
a deep-seated ill will
I feel no antipathy towards any of my opponents in the tournament
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as in enemy
something or someone that is hated
cruelty to animals is one of my most deeply felt antipathies
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Recent Examples of antipathy
During the Biden administration, U.S. officials hoped to use that antipathy to forge an anti-Iran coalition that would see friendly nations like Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the UAE cooperating with Israel to isolate Tehran.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
In previous books, the antipathy between the women was not subtle, although there does seem to be grudging respect in later interactions.
—Maren Longbella, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
Though they’ve been broken up for nearly 50 years, their mutual antipathy remains as legendary as their musical output.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Patrick Fuchs, the 37-year-old chairman of obscure and quaintly named Surface Transportation Board, has signalled what colleagues and industry players are interpreting as an openness to consolidation, or at least a clean break from the reflexive antipathy of his predecessor to deals.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 19 June 2025
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
In previous books, the antipathy between the women was not subtle, although there does seem to be grudging respect in later interactions.
—Maren Longbella, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
Though they’ve been broken up for nearly 50 years, their mutual antipathy remains as legendary as their musical output.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Patrick Fuchs, the 37-year-old chairman of obscure and quaintly named Surface Transportation Board, has signalled what colleagues and industry players are interpreting as an openness to consolidation, or at least a clean break from the reflexive antipathy of his predecessor to deals.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antipathy
Noun
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The conflict sparked an international diplomatic scramble to stop hostilities between two nuclear armed powers escalating further.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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According to this view, Jews who reject Zionism are only rejecting themselves, while hostility to Zionism is nothing more than hostility toward Jews—that is, anti-Semitism.—
Daniel May,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Citizens are trained to report anyone who might be an enemy of the regime, including family members.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Our theme this year was the enemy within for the writers’ room.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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In turn, Eritrean president Isaias Afwerki had long held a grudge against the TPLF and was determined not only to dismantle it but also to inflict so much damage on Tigray that the region’s forces could never challenge Eritrea again.—
Mulugeta Gebrehiwot Berhe,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Aug. 2025
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In an interview with Politico on Sunday, longtime Musk friend Philip Low said the Tesla CEO holds grudges and will work to damage Trump.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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Holly hits the road with the activist and brings along a gun, despite her deep need to be near her home and her abhorrence of weapons.—
Maren Longbella,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2025
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The reactions from right-of-center publications divide into roughly four camps, aligning on a spectrum ranging from vocal approval to outright abhorrence.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Grier in particular could be a literal ball-buster, although her characters’ hatred of bad men was often matched by their desire for a good one.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
20 Aug. 2025
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Hamas doesn't care about the suffering of children, only about weaponizing their pain to spread hatred against Israel.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Between the lines: Many undecideds are painfully trying to balance their sense of obligation with their detestation for Trump, as USA Today first detailed on Thursday.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
14 Dec. 2024
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One of the most memorable chapters epitomizes her detestation for the ultra-wealthy and pompous intellectuals who rushed to rationalize her work.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2024
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Some dogs are genetically prone to noise phobias, especially breeds such as Border collies or Australian shepherds.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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For those who have a needle phobia or just want to avoid a visit to the local clinic, here’s how to give yourself the flu vaccine at home.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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But even if haters are gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate, Swift definitely has two football lovers who are pumped up to see her on New Heights: Travis and Jason.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Aug. 2025
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Those people generally seem to feel the need to continue their hate year over year, no matter the improvements, because hate sells more than love or even contentment.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Antipathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antipathy. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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