Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with animosity in American Collocation
strong
bitter
deep
great
growing
intense
At this time there was bitter animosity between the two countries.
started a long time ago
long-standing
old
The power struggle in the north also could aggravate the long-standing animosity between the two factions.
toward each other
mutual
Members of different ethnic groups accept each other’s individuality with virtually no mutual animosity.
for particular reasons
ethnic
personal
political
racial
religious
sectarian
These constitutional disagreements were made worse by religious animosities and financial disputes.
cause or increase animosity
arouse
cause
create
engender
generate
provoke
If the employees of the firm are used to receiving 25 days ’ holiday per year, and you reduce this to 20 you risk creating animosity amongst your workforce.
feel animosity
bear
feel
harbour
The most amazing thing was that the victim did not harbour any animosity or anger.