The difference between Animosity and Hostility

When used as nouns, animosity means violent hatred leading to active opposition, whereas hostility means the state of being hostile.

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  1. Animosity as a noun:

    Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

  1. Hostility as a noun (uncountable):

    The state of being hostile.

    Examples:

    "My resentment and anger towards you caused hostility and a division between us."

  2. Hostility as a noun (countable):

    A hostile action, especially a military action. See for specific plural definition.

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