The difference between Enmity and Hostility
When used as nouns, enmity means the quality of being an enemy, whereas hostility means the state of being hostile.
check bellow for the other definitions of Enmity and Hostility
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Enmity as a noun:
The quality of being an enemy; hostile or unfriendly disposition.
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Enmity as a noun:
A state or feeling of opposition, hostility, hatred or animosity.
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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.