antipathy

Definition

A strong feeling of dislike or opposition; a deep-seated aversion or hostility toward someone or something. Antipathy goes beyond mild dislike to active repugnance.

Etymology

From Greek antipatheia, combining anti (against) and pathos (feeling, suffering). The word literally means 'against feeling' and originally described the idea that certain things naturally repel each other, later extending to human emotions.

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