The difference between Antagonism and Hostility
When used as nouns, antagonism means a strong natural dislike or hatred, whereas hostility means the state of being hostile.
check bellow for the other definitions of Antagonism and Hostility
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Antagonism as a noun:
a strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy
Examples:
"Their longstanding antagonism is manifested in frequent scuffles and shouting matches."
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Hostility as a noun (uncountable):
The state of being hostile.
Examples:
"My resentment and anger towards you caused hostility and a division between us."
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Hostility as a noun (countable):
A hostile action, especially a military action. See for specific plural definition.