The difference between Antipathy and Enmity

When used as nouns, antipathy means a feeling of dislike (normally towards someone, less often towards something), whereas enmity means the quality of being an enemy.


check bellow for the other definitions of Antipathy and Enmity

  1. Antipathy as a noun:

    A feeling of dislike (normally towards someone, less often towards something); repugnance or distaste.

  2. Antipathy as a noun:

    Natural contrariety or incompatibility

    Examples:

    "oil and water have antipathy'"

  1. Enmity as a noun:

    The quality of being an enemy; hostile or unfriendly disposition.

  2. Enmity as a noun:

    A state or feeling of opposition, hostility, hatred or animosity.