Definitions
- Describing a deep-seated and long-lasting hatred or hostility between individuals or groups. - Referring to a bitter and ongoing conflict or rivalry between nations, organizations, or political parties. - Talking about a strong and negative feeling towards someone or something that is difficult to overcome.
- Referring to a strong dislike or aversion towards someone or something. - Describing a feeling of repulsion or disgust towards a particular person, group, or thing. - Talking about a natural and instinctive opposition or resistance towards something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative feelings towards someone or something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe long-lasting emotions.
- 3Both words can be directed towards individuals or groups.
- 4Both words are associated with strong emotions.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Enmity is a stronger emotion than antipathy and implies a deep-seated and long-lasting hatred or hostility.
- 2Duration: Enmity is typically long-lasting, while antipathy can be more temporary or situational.
- 3Focus: Enmity is often directed towards a specific person or group, while antipathy can be directed towards a broader range of things or concepts.
- 4Usage: Enmity is less common in everyday language than antipathy and is often used in more formal or literary contexts.
Remember this!
Enmity and antipathy are both negative emotions that describe a strong dislike or hostility towards someone or something. However, enmity is a stronger and more long-lasting emotion that is often directed towards a specific person or group, while antipathy is a more temporary or situational emotion that can be directed towards a broader range of things or concepts.
