enmity

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The Word of the Day for October 17 is: 

enmity   \EN-muh-tee\   noun
          : positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will

Example sentence:
          Having to work on the project together only increased the enmity 
between Ralph and Debra, who had never gotten along.

Did you know?
          "Enmity" and its synonyms "hostility," "animosity," and "animus" all 
indicate deep-seated dislike or ill will. "Enmity" (which derives from an 
Anglo-French word meaning "enemy") suggests true hatred, either overt or 
concealed. "Hostility" implies strong, open enmity that shows itself in attacks 
or aggression. "Animosity" carries the sense of anger, vindictiveness, and 
sometimes the desire to destroy what one hates. "Animus" is generally less 
violent than "animosity,” but definitely conveys active prejudice or ill will.





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