Enmity
(noun)
The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
Origin:
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in john milton (1608–1674), poet and writer. from post-classical latin inimītās, from inimīcus hostile.
Examples:
- The two nations have a long history of enmity.
- His political opponents viewed him with enmity.
- Her comments caused enmity between the two friends.
- The enmity between the two families goes back generations.
- The enmity between the two companies has been growing for years.