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Animosity vs Distain - What's the difference?

animosity | distain |

As a noun animosity

is violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

As a verb distain is

(rare) to stain, discolour or tarnish.

animosity

English

Noun

(animosities)
  • Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

    • Synonyms

    * enmity * hatred * opposition * acrimony

    Antonyms

    * peace

    Related terms

    * animose

    References

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    distain

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (rare) To stain, discolour or tarnish