Definition of animosity Animosity

/æˌnʌmɑˈsʌti/ - [anumasutee] - an•i•mos•i•ty

We found 7 definitions of animosity from 6 different sources.

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What does animosity mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: animosities

animosity - a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  animus, bad blood
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • animosity (v. t.)
    Mere spiritedness or courage.
  • animosity (v. t.)
    Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • animosity
    Excessive enthusiasm or exuberance.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • animosity
    an-im-os′i-ti, n. bitter hatred: enmity. [L. animositas, fullness of spirit.]

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