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Indignation vs Animosity - What's the difference?

indignation | animosity |

As nouns the difference between indignation and animosity

is that indignation is an anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice while animosity is violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

indignation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
  • A self-righteous anger or disgust.

    • Related terms

    * deign * dignify * indign * indignant * undignified

    animosity

    English

    Noun

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

    • Synonyms

    * enmity * hatred * opposition * acrimony

    Antonyms

    * peace

    Related terms

    * animose

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