Animosity
Despite
Despite noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.
Usage example: pointedly ignored his false friend out of despite
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- resentment and animosity
- resentment and despite
- opposition and animosity
- opposition and despite
- antagonism and animosity
- antagonism and despite
- contempt and animosity
- contempt and despite
- malice and animosity
- malice and despite
- spite and animosity
- spite and despite
- ill will and animosity
- ill will and despite
Both words in one sentence
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He also advises for Victoria for the last time, asking her to trust in Albert, despite all the animosity Albert may have with Lord Melbourne.
Source: Film / The Young Victoria - Despite being the actual main character of The Forbidden Kingdom, Jason Tripitikas is almost entirely excised from the trailers, instead choosing to focus on being the first movie to feature Jet Li and Jackie Chan together, and their characters' animosity towards each other.
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Friendly Enemy: Lupin and Conan, despite initial animosity, clearly respect each other by the time the movie's over.
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