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Synonyms & Similar Words
aversion
dislike
distaste
hostility
animosity
hatred
abhorrence
detestation
loathing
repugnance
revulsion
antagonism
opposition
resentment
bitterness
rancor
ill will
animus
antipathy
antagonism
averseness
disaffection
disfavor
displeasure
enmity
estrangement
grudge
inimicality
malevolence
malignity
odium
prejudice
rage
repulsion
spite
umbrage
vendetta
virulence
acrimony
asperity
acridity
sourness
tartness
Meaning of Antipathy
A feeling of strong dislike or hostility
Definitions
- A feeling of intense dislike or hostility towards someone or something
- * A strong opposition or antagonism towards a particular idea, activity, or situation
Etymology of Antipathy
The word "antipathy" originates from the Greek words "anti" meaning "against" and "pathos" meaning "feeling" or "emotion", and the Latin word "antipathia", which was used to describe a feeling of opposition or aversion
The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something
Example Uses
- The two politicians had a long-standing antipathy towards each other, which made their debates particularly heated
- * She felt a strong antipathy towards the new policy, and decided to speak out against it
- * The antipathy between the two families had been going on for generations, and showed no signs of ending
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
affection
liking
love
sympathy
empathy
understanding
harmony
agreement
friendship
amity
cordiality
goodwill
benevolence
charity
kindness
tolerance
patience
leniency
clemency
compassion
fondness
tenderness
warmth
approachability
congeniality
sociability
amenity
geniality
hospitality