antipathies

Definitions

Deep-seated feelings of aversion or intense dislike.

Objects or people that are the focus of strong hostility or opposition.

Examples

Despite their long-standing antipathies, the two rivals were forced to collaborate on the project.

The political debate only served to highlight the deep-seated antipathies between the two opposing factions.

She struggled to hide her personal antipathies toward the new manager during the team meeting.

Synonyms

animosities aversions hostilities enmities loathings detestations abhorrences

Antonyms

affinities attractions fondnesses likings partialities predilections penchants