Enmity

Apr 30

[en-mi-tee]

Definition:

Hatred, hostile feelings, extremely strong dislike

Example of usage:

I thought that my sarcastic comments only made them feel slightly embarrassed, but in truth their feelings had turned into deep-seated enmity.

Comments:

This is not in any way a long or strange word to most people. However, I still think that it is not an often used word, especially when it can be used so much more colorfully than the favorite word “hatred.”