Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

enmities

Noun
/ˈɛn.mɪ.tiz/
Definition
The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
Examples
  • The enmities between the two families have lasted for generations.
  • Political enmities often lead to conflict and division.
  • Despite their past enmities, they were able to work together for a common goal.
Meaning
Enmities refer to deep-seated animosities or hostile feelings towards individuals or groups.
Synonyms
  • hostilities
  • animosities
  • hatreds
  • rivalries
  • antipathies