Animosity and Love

Animosity

Animosity noun - A deep-seated ill will.

Love is an antonym for animosity in topics: hostility, hatred.

Nearby Word: animus

Love

Love noun - A feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone.
Usage example: her love for her children was truly selfless

Animosity is an antonym for love in topics: passion, adoration.

Nearby Words: loving, lovely, lover, loved, lovable

How words are described

special special animosity special love
particular particular animosity particular love
genuine genuine animosity genuine love
obvious obvious animosity obvious love
Other adjectives: romantic, strong, actual, real, great, intense, serious, little, potential, supposed, general, past, less, mutual, everlasting.

Both words in one sentence

  • Light Novel / Haiyore! Nyarko-san Cuuko is also madly in love with Nyarko, gender issues and racial animosity notwithstanding, and develops feelings for Mahiro over time.
  • While showing little more then friendly animosity toward each other and both having wives, there has been many, many a gay joke where the boys have love shrines, nude photos, and plans to abduct and marry male game developers.
  • The two have years of animosity between them due to their Love Triangle, which David ultimately won.
    Source: Not Bad
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