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daggers

NOUN

enmity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acrimony alienation animosity animus antagonism antipathy bad blood bitterness dislike hatred hostility ill will loathing malice rancor

STRONG

aversion detestation hate malevolence malignancy malignity spite spleen unfriendliness venom

WEAK

uncordiality

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approval friendliness friendship kindness liking love rapport respect sweetness sympathy

STRONG

loving

WEAK

affinity fellowship good will

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Some fought with only a trident; some fought mounted on horseback; some on chariot; others on foot with helmet and short sword; some with two daggers; still others exclusively fought wild beasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Here, the evildoers receive sumptuous cloaks along with their metaphorical daggers.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

Supposedly “laid back” Los Angeles was rife with sharp elbows, daggers plunged in backs and a relentless quest for glory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

It is a story of neighbours at daggers drawn.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2024

Elena’s arms are crossed, and when she spots me, her eyes shoot daggers.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

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