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animosity

ani·mo·sity

UK/æn.ɪˈmɒs.ɪ.ti/ US/æn.əˈmɑ.sɪ.ti/ uncommon

noun

1.

a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

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Origin

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

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