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antipathy

[an-tip-uh-thee] / ænˈtɪp ə θi /
NOUN
strong dislike, disgust
Synonyms
STRONGEST
animosity animus antagonism aversion disgust dislike distaste enmity hatred hostility ill will loathing rancor
STRONG
abhorrence allergy avoidance contrariety escape evasion hate incompatibility opposition repugnance repulsion
WEAK
bad blood dyspathy eschewal repellency
Antonyms
STRONGEST
friendliness friendship good will kindness liking love loving sympathy
STRONG
meeting
WEAK
admiration appreciation approval esteem honor rapport regard respect

Example Sentences

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Filmmakers and critics fretted, reasonably, that a Netflix acquisition would kill off the moviegoing experience for good, in light of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos’ professed antipathy toward theater-exclusive releases.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

And as the tribunes who stir up the populace’s antipathy toward Coriolanus, William DeMeritt and Zuzanna Szadkowski are bland, seemingly unwilling to decide whether their characters are nefarious or just mildly meddlesome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

His antipathy toward legitimate news outlets isn’t new.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2025

His antipathy to Mr Comey goes back years.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

Despite her professed antipathy, Sims must have accepted it.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover