Antipathy and Contempt

Antipathy

Antipathy noun - A deep-seated ill will.

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Contempt and antipathy are semantically related In some cases you can use "Contempt" instead a noun "Antipathy".

Nearby Word: antipathetic

Contempt noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.

Usage example: my undying contempt for people who abuse animals

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Antipathy and contempt are semantically related in disdain topic. Sometimes you can use "Antipathy" instead a noun "Contempt".

particular	particular antipathy	particular contempt
public	public antipathy	public contempt
mild	mild antipathy	mild contempt
considerable	considerable antipathy	considerable contempt
Other adjectives: deep, strong, massive, extreme, enormous, general, mutual.

Oedipus Complex: Kevin couples an unnerving obsession with his mother with absolute contempt for his father (who is so oblivious to his son's antipathy that it skirts Unknown Rival territory).

Source: Film / We Need to Talk About Kevin

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