animosity
Example Sentences
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While spats have flared up between the two countries in recent decades, fueled by historical animosity, this time it feels different, say analysts.
From BBC
Writers, actors, directors, and studio execs harbor animosity for Netflix, which disrupted their business models and shook up the power structure of the industry incumbents.
From Barron's
Mason Billig insisted there was no animosity over Connolly's departure as he "was stepping down anyway".
From BBC
But the threat against him never vanished, and the animosity some bore him remained.
From Barron's
In consequence, Messrs. Lender and Martin observe, white loyalists were prepared to override ingrained prejudices and animosities, fighting alongside Native Americans and escaped black slaves.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
