as in hostility
a deep-seated ill will
his open animosity towards us made our meeting very uncomfortable
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Recent Examples of animosity
There is no animosity toward the Jaguars’ Montaric Brown, who delivered a blow on a hospital-ball crossing route strong enough to send Bryant to the hospital for precautionary measures.
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Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
He's been active trying to solve the Israel-Hamas war and American animosity with Iran.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Most of the players currently on UCF’s roster weren’t around when Thiam played for the Knights, so there was little animosity among them toward the transfer.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
The show, based on the Rachel Reid novel series, follows two rival hockey players who have animosity on the ice rink but share a secret romance behind closed doors.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
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Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026
He's been active trying to solve the Israel-Hamas war and American animosity with Iran.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Most of the players currently on UCF’s roster weren’t around when Thiam played for the Knights, so there was little animosity among them toward the transfer.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
The show, based on the Rachel Reid novel series, follows two rival hockey players who have animosity on the ice rink but share a secret romance behind closed doors.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animosity
Noun
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Stuart said the measure reflects a sobering escalation in political hostility and violence.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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In his second term, their defining emotions are hostility and happiness.—
Christine Zhang,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some can hold grudges for years.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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Keane used Gary Neville’s Overlap as his platform to take vengeance on a 12-year grudge with Carrick’s wife over his previous criticism as a pundit.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Global leaders reflected on rising antisemitism and the need for unity to combat hatred and war, drawing parallels to defeating Nazism in 1945.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The annual global event remembers the 6 million Jewish victims and millions of other victims and the commitment to stand against hatred and intolerance.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Coffee is particularly simpatico in chocolate recipes, where the coffee’s bitterness rounds out the chocolate flavor without overpowering it.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Chocolate in this range delivers intensity without bitterness and often carries subtle fruity or nutty notes, especially varieties sourced from South America.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Animosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animosity. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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