Both Uses of
enmity
in
Harry Potter (#5) and the Order of the Phoenix
- He said his "gift for spreading discord and enmity is very great.†
Chpt 12
- Neither of the others answered; all three of them knew that Snape and Harry's mutual enmity had been absolute from the moment Harry had set foot in Hogwarts.†
Chpt 12 *
Definition:
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(enmity) hatred toward someone or between people -- typically long-lastingeditor's notes: Synonym Comparison (if you're into word choice):
"Enmity" is used in place of synonyms like "hatred" to indicate a feeling that runs deeper and is typically longer in the making.