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antipathy

Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ænˈtɪpəθi/Word FrequencyUncommon (3.98)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)

A feeling of dislike (normally towards someone, less often towards something); repugnance or distaste.

Published Usage Examples

“He drew back a little, as he spoke; it might be simple disgust; it might be fear; it might be what we call antipathy, which is different from either, and which will sometimes show itself in paleness, and even faintness, produced by objects perfectly harmless and not in themselves offensive to any sense.”

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Common Phrases

toward antipathy. antipathytowards antipathybetween antipathyagainst antipathyantipathy naturalantipathy strong
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Synonyms

aversioncontrarietydisgustdislikedistasteenmity

Antonyms

sympathy

Related Words

revulsionhatehatredunpleasantness

Poetry examples for “antipathy”

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