Definition of ANIMOSITY

animosity

Meanings

Plural: animosities

Noun

  • a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  • Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

acrimony, animus, bad blood, enmity, hatred, opposition

Antonyms

peace

Scrabble Score: 14

animosity is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
animosity is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
animosity is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

animosity is a valid Words With Friends word