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Definition of Enmity
1. Noun. A state of deep-seated ill-will.
Generic synonyms: State
Specialized synonyms: Latent Hostility, Tension, State Of War, War, Cold War, Suspicion
Specialized synonyms: Cold War
Derivative terms: Antagonise, Antagonist, Antagonistic, Antagonistic, Antagonize, Inimical
2. Noun. The feeling of a hostile person. "He could no longer contain his hostility"
Generic synonyms: Hate, Hatred
Specialized synonyms: Animosity, Animus, Bad Blood, Class Feeling, Antagonism, Aggression, Aggressiveness, Belligerence, Belligerency, Bitterness, Gall, Rancor, Rancour, Resentment
Derivative terms: Inimical, Hostile
Definition of Enmity
1. n. The quality of being an enemy; hostile or unfriendly disposition.
Definition of Enmity
1. Noun. The quality of being an enemy; hostile or unfriendly disposition. ¹
2. Noun. A state or feeling of opposition, hostility, hatred or animosity. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Enmity
1. hostility [n -TIES] - See also: hostility
Medical Definition of Enmity
1. Origin: OE. Enemyte, fr. Enemy: cf. F. Inimitie, OF. Enemistie. See Enemy, and cf. Amity. 1. The quality of being an enemy; hostile or unfriendly disposition. "No ground of enmity between us known." (Milton) 2. A state of opposition; hostility. "The friendship of the world is enmity with God." (James iv. 4) Synonym: Rancor, hostility, hatred, aversion, antipathy, repugnance, animosity, ill will, malice, malevolence. See Animosity, Rancor. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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