enmities

Meanings

• noun

  A state or feeling of deep-rooted hatred and desire to harm, often between political or social groups.

  - "The enmities between the two families went back generations."
  - "The enmities between the tribes led to a long and devastating war."

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Antonyms

amity

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with enmities
enmity , complicity , piety , city

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Variants

List of all variants of enmities that leads to same result
enmities , enmity

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Etymology

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From Old French 'enmitee', from 'enemie' (enemy).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'enmity' is also used in the context of religious or philosophical differences, such as the enmity between Christianity and Islam.

2. In medieval Europe, the concept of 'enmity' was often used to describe the relationship between feuding families or clans.

3. The word 'enmity' comes from the Latin word 'inimicus', which means 'enemy'.

4. The longest-running feud in history is believed to be the one between the Hatfield and McCoy families in the United States, which lasted from 1863 to 1971.

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Related Concepts

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1. Feud: A long-standing dispute or series of disputes between families or groups, often involving acts of revenge.

2. Rivalry: A competitive or antagonistic relationship between individuals or groups, often driven by a desire to outdo each other.

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Quotes

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1. Bin Laden may no longer be supplying directions and funding, but his ethos of "enmity" lives on.

   - Michael Hirsh et al.,{it}Newsweek{/it},10 June 2002

2. What has earned her the "enmity" of so many peers is her indiscriminate outspokenness.

   - Karen Springer,{it}Newsweek{/it},10 June 1996

3. Battles over slavery in the territories broke the second party system apart and then shaped a realigned system that emphasized sectional "enmity".

   - Mary Beth Norton et al.,{it}A People and a Nation{/it},1988

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Culture

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Enmities have been a significant theme in literature, particularly in works of Shakespeare and other classical writers. They are often depicted as driving conflicts and shaping the actions of characters.

How to Memorize "enmities"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two groups or individuals glaring at each other, each with clenched fists and a determined look in their eyes. Visualize the tension and animosity between them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'enmities' with the idea of deep-rooted hatred and desire for revenge. Visualize a long-standing conflict between two groups or individuals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'HATE' to remember the meaning of enmities: Hatred And The Enmity.

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