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- [an-tip-uh-thee]
- /ænˈtɪp ə θi/
- /ænˈtɪp.ə.θi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-tip-uh-thee]
- /ænˈtɪp ə θi/
Definitions of antipathy word
- uncountable noun antipathy Antipathy is a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something. 3
- noun antipathy a feeling of intense aversion, dislike, or hostility 3
- noun antipathy the object of such a feeling 3
- noun antipathy strong or deep-rooted dislike; aversion 3
- noun antipathy the object of such dislike 3
- noun antipathy an opposition in character, nature, tendency, etc. 3
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Origin of antipathy
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin antipathīa < Greek antipátheia. See anti-, -pathy
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Parts of speech for Antipathy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
antipathy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for antipathy
noun antipathy
- distaste — dislike; disinclination.
- antagonism — Antagonism between people is hatred or dislike between them. Antagonisms are instances of this.
- hostility — a hostile state, condition, or attitude; enmity; antagonism; unfriendliness.
- rancor — bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice.
- ill will — hostile feeling; malevolence; enmity: to harbor ill will against someone.
Antonyms for antipathy
noun antipathy
- friendship — the state of being a friend; association as friends: to value a person's friendship.
- good will — friendly disposition; benevolence; kindness.
- friendliness — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- liking — Usually, likes. the things a person likes: a long list of likes and dislikes.
- admiration — Admiration is a feeling of great liking and respect for a person or thing.
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