Definitions

enmity

[en-mi-tee] / ˈɛn mɪ ti /

NOUN

hatred, animosity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acrimony alienation animosity animus antagonism antipathy bad blood bitterness dislike hatred hostility ill will loathing malice rancor

STRONG

aversion daggers detestation hate malevolence malignancy malignity spite spleen unfriendliness venom

WEAK

uncordiality

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approval friendliness friendship kindness liking love rapport respect sweetness sympathy

STRONG

loving

WEAK

affinity fellowship good will

Example Sentences

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Lee, a veteran labour activist and a witness to the 1989 crackdown, told the court in March he felt no enmity towards the Communist Party and hoped it would reform.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

But the enmity between the two sides is likely to endure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Despite a shared enmity for the United States and Israel, the Shiite and Sunni militias are bitter sectarian foes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Burundi has been a natural ally of DR Congo for years because of its enmity with Rwanda.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

“Yes, and your newfound enmity with the fairies. But I worry there may be something more. I am anxious to speak with Nero.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

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