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antipathies
1
a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility
- She felt a deep antipathy toward the new policy.
- His antipathy for loud noises was well-known among his friends.
- There was an obvious antipathy between the two rival politicians.
- The antipathy she felt for her neighbor was based on past conflicts.
- Despite their antipathy, they managed to work together on the project.
2
a person, thing, or situation that is the focus of strong dislike or aversion and is deliberately avoided
- For many students, early morning classes are a true antipathy.
- Bureaucratic red tape was his greatest antipathy in the workplace.
- Public speaking became her antipathy after a humiliating experience.
- The smell of cigarette smoke was an antipathy he could not tolerate.
- For the chef, poorly prepared food was an antipathy beyond forgiveness.