Animosity and Devotion

Animosity

Animosity noun - A deep-seated ill will.

Devotion is an antonym for animosity in topics: disregard, dislike.

Nearby Word: animus

Devotion

Devotion noun - A feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone.
Usage example: Albert Schweitzer was world-renowned for his devotion to his fellow man

Animosity is an antonym for devotion in commitment topic.

How words are described

pure pure animosity pure devotion
particular particular animosity particular devotion
genuine genuine animosity genuine devotion
deep deep animosity deep devotion
Other adjectives: obvious, romantic, strong, great, intense, serious, personal, political, mutual, immense.

Both words in one sentence

  • Inverted with Angel's sire Darla; he definitely holds some animosity toward her, yet maintains an almost filial devotion.
  • Music / Depeche Mode To this day, Fletch still has animosity towards Wilder for something and claimed that he refused to make another album with him after the volatile Songs of Faith and Devotion sessions.
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