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animosity

[an-uh-mos-i-tee]

noun

plural

animosities 
  1. a feeling of strong dislike, ill will, or enmity that tends to display itself in action.

    a deep-seated animosity between two sisters; animosity against one's neighbor.

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animosity

/ ˌæɪˈɒɪɪ /

noun

  1. a powerful and active dislike or hostility; enmity

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of animosity1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English animosite, from Middle French, from Late Latin Ծō-, stem of Ծō “ardor, boldness, wrath,” from Latin Ծō(ܲ) “spirited” (from anim(us) animus + -ōܲ -ose 1 ) + - -ity
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of animosity1

C15: from Late Latin Ծō, from Latin Ծōܲ spirited, from animus
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Pressure to regulate AI, fueled by apocalyptic prophecy and long-held animosity of tech giants like billionaire Elon Musk, is building within MAGA, and it might be enough to get something done in Congress.

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It took place at a time of deep distrust and animosity between minority communities and the city’s police department.

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In addition to animosity toward the “Cali” flag, a U.S.-backed university in Ho Chi Minh City was attacked over suspicions of foreign interference.

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But while these two groups joined together based on a shared animosity towards racial minorities and women, it was always a far more uneasy alliance than Musk or Trump wanted to admit.

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Judge Williams said there was "considerable animosity" between all involved.

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