animosity

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English word animosity comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₂enh₁-, French -osité (-osity.)

*h₂enh₁- (Proto-Indo-European)

to breathe

-osité (French)

-osity.

*anamos (Proto-Italic)

Spirit, soul, life force.

animus (Latin)

Courage, will. Mind, soul, life force.

Full of courage, bold, spirited, undaunted. Proud.

Boldness, courage, spirit. Vehemence, ardour. Wrath, enmity, animosity.

animosité (French)

Animosity.

animosity (English)

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

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