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    Encono (en. Bitterness)

    /enˈkono/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Strong resentment or grudge against someone.
    His enmity towards his friends led him to isolate himself.
    Su encono hacia sus amigos lo llevó a aislarse.
    Stubborn and hostile attitude towards something or someone.
    The enmity in the debate reflected the irreconcilable differences.
    El encono en el debate reflejó las diferencias irreconciliables.
    Feeling of deep anger or displeasure.
    The enmity he felt for his former colleague was evident.
    El encono que sentía por su excompañero era evidente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inconus', which means 'angry' or 'irate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    deep enmity
    Intense feeling of resentment that affects relationships.
    encono profundo
    to get involved in the enmity
    To involve oneself in someone else's conflict or dispute.
    meterse en el encono
    to live in enmity
    To live constantly resentful or annoyed with someone.
    vivir en el encono

    Related Words

    grudge
    Persistent feeling of resentment towards someone.
    rencor
    resentment
    Negative feeling towards a situation or person, often due to injustice.
    resentimiento
    hostility
    Unfriendly attitude towards someone or something.
    hostilidad

    Slang Meanings

    Excessive enmity.
    That grudge you have will not let you move forward.
    Ese encono que tienes no te dejará avanzar.
    Neighborhood enmity.
    The neighborhood enmity is felt on every corner.
    El encono de barrio se siente en cada esquina.