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Synonyms for antipathy

Grammar : Noun
Spell : an-tip-uh-thee
Phonetic Transcription : ænˈtɪp ə θi

Top 10 synonyms for antipathy
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Définition of antipathy

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Latin antipathia, from Greek antipatheia, noun of state from antipathes "opposed in feeling, having opposite feeling; in return for suffering; felt mutually," from anti- "against" (see anti-) + root of pathos "feeling" (see pathos).
  • noun strong dislike, disgust
Example sentences :
  • Probably Angus entertained some of the antipathy to Scotchmen which was peculiar to his age.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine
  • The very sentiments which I then expressed proclaimed my antipathy to the practice.
  • Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Perhaps this was because of his antipathy to M. Leandre and to the issue involved.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
  • But let us come in earnest to those who have really had an antipathy to wine.
  • Extract from : « Ebrietatis Encomium » by Boniface Oinophilus
  • Both of you had an antipathy to him, and indeed I own to concurring in the sentiment.
  • Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever
  • He could not explain his antipathy to Mogridge, for it was he whom Angus had pointed out.
  • Extract from : « Rodney, the Ranger » by John V. Lane
  • Some people cannot abide a pig, and Grulla's antipathy is a big Aura.
  • Extract from : « The Pearl of the Antilles, or An Artist in Cuba » by Walter Goodman
  • It puts me in a very equivocal position; I have such an antipathy to the man.
  • Extract from : « The Nebuly Coat » by John Meade Falkner
  • Kano's politeness could not hide, entirely, a shudder of antipathy.
  • Extract from : « The Dragon Painter » by Mary McNeil Fenollosa
  • And thus did I first become aware of the difference of races and their antipathy to each other.
  • Extract from : « Lavengro » by George Borrow

Antonyms for antipathy

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