Hostility
(noun)
- Feelings or attitudes of anger or dislike towards someone or something.
- Aggression or unfriendliness shown towards someone or something.
Origin:
Derived from the latin word hostilitās, meaning 'enmity, hostility, opposition,'.
Examples:
- The hostility between the two countries increased after the border dispute.
- The hostility towards immigrants was palpable at the rally.
- The hostility between the two players was evident on the field.
- The workers showed hostility towards the new management policies.
- She faced hostility from her classmates because of her race.