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antipathy (ænˈtɪpəθɪ
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Definitions
noun
(plural) -thies- a feeling of intense aversion, dislike, or hostility
- the object of such a feeling
Word Origin
C17: from Latin antipathia, from Greek antipatheia, from anti- + patheia feelingSynonyms
View thesaurus entry = hostility, opposition, disgust, dislike, hatred, loathing, distaste, animosity, aversion, antagonism, enmity, rancour, bad blood, incompatibility, ill will, animus, repulsion, abhorrence, repugnance, odium, contrariety,
Quotations including 'antipathy'
"I do not love thee, Dr. Fell.The reason why I cannot tell;But this I know, and know full well,I do not love thee, Dr. Fell"
Translations for 'antipathy'
- British English: antipathy Antipathy is a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something. NOUNThere is antipathy between the villages.
- Brazilian Portuguese: antipatia
- Chinese: 憎恶憎恶惡
- European Spanish: aversión
- French: antipathie
- German: Antipathie
- Italian: antipatia
- Japanese: 嫌悪
- Korean: 반감
- Portuguese: antipatia
- Spanish: aversión
Example Sentences Including 'antipathy'
Given Ulbricht's antipathy to Brandt, Moscow doesn't think his contribution to any negotiations is going to be positive.THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS (2002)
Such antipathy is obviously extended to all who are associated with Indonesia.Independent (1998)
The boy smiled, and suddenly Louisa could see the likeness to his father and understand, perhaps, Dunglass's obvious antipathy.SANDS OF TIME (2003)
The genesis of my neurosis was one Frenchman in particular, but as the years have passed my antipathy has spread to the whole lot of them.LOVE YOU MADLY (2002)
The supposed antipathy between period-style musicians and those in conventional orchestras often dissolves on contact.Globe and Mail (2003)
The two men were classmates at law school more than 20 years ago and share not just mutual memories but mutual antipathy.Globe and Mail (2003)
There is considerable antipathy towards Keating at AIB head office, said the source.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
They accorded perfectly with her intense admiration for great men and great ideals, and with her personal antipathy to marriage.CHRISTINA QUEEN OF SWEDEN: The Restless Life of a European Eccentric (2004)
Whether the majority of Behrampore's voters share her antipathy towards the Left Front (lf) is something her husband isn't sure of.India Today (1996)
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