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Hostility

/hɒˈstɪləti/
Strong anger or dislike toward someone or something

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Examples:

His hostility towards new ideas was evident.

There's no need for hostility in this discussion.

She was met with open hostility from the crowd.

Etymology:

etymology
From Middle English hostilite, from Old French hostilité, from Latin hostilitas, meaning enmity or aggression, deriving from hostis, meaning stranger or enemy.

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