Enmity

/ˈɛn.mɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

The historical enmity between the two countries has resulted in decades of conflict.

A feeling of ill will or hatred.

Their enmity was evident in the way they spoke to each other.

A mutual hatred or animosity.

The enmity between the rival factions made any form of negotiation difficult.

A relationship characterized by hostility.

Despite their long-standing enmity, they managed to work together for a common goal.

Middle English, from Old French 'enmitié' from Latin 'inimicitas' (enmity), from 'inimicus' (enemy).

longstanding enmity

A deep-seated and enduring feeling of hatred.

enmity between

A state of opposition or hostility between two parties.

enemy

A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

hostile

Unfriendly; antagonistic.

Bad blood

There’s bad blood between those two families.

Arch-nemesis

He considered his former friend to be his arch-nemesis.