Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
animosities
noun
/ˌænɪˈmɒsɪtiz/
Definition
Animosities refer to strong feelings of hostility or resentment that one person or group holds towards another.
Examples
- The animosities between the rival teams escalated during the championship game.
- Years of animosities hindered any possibility of reconciliation among the community members.
- Despite their past animosities, they managed to work together for a common cause.
Meaning
It indicates a state of prolonged anger or bitterness, often as a result of past conflicts or disagreements.
Synonyms
- hostilities
- bitterness
- resentments
- hatred
- animosity
