1
as in hostility
a deep-seated ill will
I feel no antipathy towards any of my opponents in the tournament
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2
as in enemy
something or someone that is hated
cruelty to animals is one of my most deeply felt antipathies
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Recent Examples of antipathy
Spice is added to the battle between the two clubs from the antipathy between Brighton’s owner-chairman Tony Bloom and his Brentford counterpart, Matthew Benham.
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 12 May 2025
The data suggest the public, including majorities of Republicans, do not embrace the antipathy the president has expressed towards those trading partners.
—Steve Liesman, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
But the internet encourages the transformation of antipathy into creative fodder, and enables its dissemination.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2025
Trump has already demonstrated his antipathy to free and fair elections that don’t result in his victory.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 12 May 2025
The data suggest the public, including majorities of Republicans, do not embrace the antipathy the president has expressed towards those trading partners.
—Steve Liesman, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
But the internet encourages the transformation of antipathy into creative fodder, and enables its dissemination.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2025
Trump has already demonstrated his antipathy to free and fair elections that don’t result in his victory.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antipathy
Noun
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The hostility of the state intensified with the BBC's 100 Women list, and a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.—
Mahrang Baloch,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Intense hostility all around means that for now, neither Russia nor China is even willing to sit down to discuss nuclear restraints, in treaty form or otherwise.—
Matthew Bunn,
The Conversation,
6 June 2025
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Watch Prey on Hulu Predator The original Predator movie is set in the present day (which would be 1987) and follows a paramilitary rescue team who quickly discovers that rebel forces in the South American jungle aren’t their most dangerous enemy.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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As the resupply convoys approach the forward locations, they are frequently targeted and destroyed by enemy drones.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The violence all allegedly stemmed from a workplace grudge triggered by a $100 equipment bill from his boss for damage to heavy construction equipment, authorities said.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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He’s been too busy winning state titles with the Bruins to get riled up about old grudges.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
2 June 2025
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Holly hits the road with the activist and brings along a gun, despite her deep need to be near her home and her abhorrence of weapons.—
Maren Longbella,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2025
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The reactions from right-of-center publications divide into roughly four camps, aligning on a spectrum ranging from vocal approval to outright abhorrence.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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But his hatred only a means to an end, and that end his his own glorification.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2025
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When the topic of Clark came up in discussion, Braun was hopeful that the apparent hatred against Clark, and throughout the association and its fans, could come to an end, while siding with Banks.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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Between the lines: Many undecideds are painfully trying to balance their sense of obligation with their detestation for Trump, as USA Today first detailed on Thursday.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
14 Dec. 2024
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One of the most memorable chapters epitomizes her detestation for the ultra-wealthy and pompous intellectuals who rushed to rationalize her work.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2024
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Pulse might even have to take Danny seriously, rather than turning her into a collection of traumas (daddy issues) and phobias (inexplicably afraid of pregnant women).—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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But fire phobia only triggers panic, one that’s currently siphoning billions of tax dollars to log nearly every single national forest, state park, and county open space, likely only increasing the fire danger to communities.—
Josh Schlossberg,
The Denver Post,
22 Dec. 2024
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There is never a place for this kind of political hate.—
Audrey Conklin , Bill Melugin , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2025
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Wade doesn’t allow hate to change his parenting approach.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Antipathy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antipathy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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