Antipatya (en. Antipathy)

an-ti-pa-tya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A deep feeling of dislike or hatred towards a person or thing.
He has an antipathy towards people who love lies.
May antipatya siya sa mga taong mahilig sa kasinungalingan.
The presence of negative feelings arising from an unpleasant experience.
His antipathy towards nightmares stemmed from childhood memories.
Ang kanyang antipatya sa bangungot ay nagmula sa mga alaala ng kanyang pagkabata.
The opposite of sympathy, describing opposition or disagreement.
The public's antipathy towards the project caused protests.
Ang antipatya ng publiko sa proyekto ay nagdulot ng mga protesta.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has antipathy
has negative feelings towards a person or thing
may antipatya
opposition due to antipathy
the refusal due to negative feelings
pagsalungat dahil sa antipatya

Related Words

sympathy
A word that refers to having a trace of unity or compassion towards others.
simpatya
suffering
The state of being unhappy or in distress, often connected to antipathy.
paghihirap

Slang Meanings

Grudge
I have a strong grudge against him because he has too much pride.
Sobrang antipatya ko sa kanya kasi ang taas ng pride niya.
Dislike
I dislike him since we fought.
Antipatya ko sa kanya simula ng nag-away kami.
Defiance
That's why I have a strong dislike for him, because of his defiance towards me.
Kaya ako may antipatya sa kanya, dahil sa pagsuway niya sa akin.
Resentment
There were so many resentments towards him that I started to dislike him.
Ang daming sumbat sa kanya kaya nagka-antipatya kami.