The Only Use of
enmity
in
The Scarlet Letter
- All this enmity and passion had Pearl inherited, by inalienable right, out of Hester's heart.†
p. 88.4enmity = hatred
Definition:
hatred toward someone or between people -- typically long-lasting
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.
"Enmity" is used in place of synonyms like "hatred" to indicate a feeling that runs deeper and is typically longer in the making.