mindmap root((敌意)) enmity suggests positive hatred which may be open or concealed: an unspoken ~ seethed between the two. hostility suggests a strong, open enmity showing itself in attacks or aggression: a history of ~ between the two nations. antipathy implies a natural or logical basis for one's hatred or dislike, suggesting repugnance or a desire to avoid or reject: a natural ~ for self-important upstarts. antagonism suggests a clashing of temperament leading readily to hostility: a long-standing ~ between the banker and his prodigal son. animosity suggests anger, intense ill will, and vindictiveness that threaten to hurt or destroy: ~ that eventually led to revenge. rancor stresses bitter brooding or the nursing of a grudge or grievance: ~ filled every line of his letters. animus implies strong prejudice and often malevolence or spiteful ill will: my objections are devoid of any personal ~.