antipathy

an·tip·a·thy

noun \an-ˈti-pə-thē\

plural an·tip·a·thies

Definition of ANTIPATHY

1

obsolete : opposition in feeling

2

: settled aversion or dislike

3

: an object of aversion

Examples of ANTIPATHY

1. There has always been strong antipathy between the two groups.
2. The author's antipathies and prejudices are obvious.

Origin of ANTIPATHY

Latin antipathia, from Greek antipatheia, from antipathēs of opposite feelings, from anti- + pathos experience — more at pathos

First Known Use: 1592

Related to ANTIPATHY

Synonyms: animosity, animus, antagonism, enmity, bad blood, bitterness, gall, grudge, hostility, jaundice, rancor

Antonyms: amity

Related Words: blood feud, feud, score, vendetta; hate, hatred, loathing; vindictiveness, virulence, vitriol; alienation, disaffection, estrangement; conflict, coolness, discord, friction, strain, tension; inhospitableness, unfriendliness; malice, malignancy, malignity, spite, spitefulness, venom

Near Antonyms: amiability, amicability, civility, cordiality, friendliness, hospitality, neighborliness; comity, empathy, friendship, goodwill, sympathy, understanding

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