noun as in strong fondness

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hostility, enmity, antagonism

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Example Sentences

Example:The city’s hostile reception of the new policy was met with protests.

Definition:The state or quality of being hostile, especially to the extent of being an enemy.

From hostility

Example:The two countries were in constant enmity over the disputed territory.

Definition:A state of deep-seated and long-lasting ill-will or active opposition in relation to a person or persons.

From enmity

Example:The feelings of his team members towards the opposing team were one of fierce antagonism.

Definition:Resistance or opposition to something or someone; opposition of forces or the like that are in conflict.

From antagonism