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Word entry · 9 letters

animosity

Best crossword clue

"Bad blood"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /æn.ɪˈmɒs.ɪ.ti/Part of speech nounSorted aiimnostyStarts with AEnds with Y1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

Word origin

From French animosité, from Latin animositas (“courage, spirit, vehemence”), from animosus, from animus (“courage, spirit, mind”); see animose, animate.

Used in a sentence

  • There was open animosity between the two rival teams.
  • Despite years of conflict, she felt no animosity toward him.
  • Political debates often stir up animosity.

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