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Enmity Definition & Meaning

enmity
noun
  1. a state of deep-seated ill-will
  2. the feeling of a hostile person; "he could no longer contain his hostility"

"Enmity" in song lyrics

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  • "Separated by nature now there's enmity"
    Flame — Life in Christ
  • "Between me and the eternally great enmity"
    Monsta Island Czars — Sumthin to Prove (RODAN)
  • "'Gainst death and all-oblivious enmity"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet LV

Usage tips for "enmity"

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Frequently asked questions

What does enmity mean?
a state of deep-seated ill-will the feeling of a hostile person; "he could no longer contain his hostility"
What part of speech is enmity?
Enmity is a noun.
How many definitions does enmity have?
Enmity has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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