ILL WILL Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase ill will. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for ILL WILL
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| hostility | nounn | |||||
noun • a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition • a state of deep-seated ill-will • the feeling of a hostile person • violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked | ||||||
| enmity | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of deep-seated ill-will • the feeling of a hostile person | ||||||
| animosity | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility | ||||||
| antagonism | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of deep-seated ill-will • the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors • an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility • (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure | ||||||
| aversion | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of intense dislike • the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away | ||||||
| bitterness | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will • a rough and bitter manner • the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth • the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste | ||||||
| grudge | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation verb • bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings • accept or admit unwillingly | ||||||
| malice | nounn | |||||
noun • feeling a need to see others suffer • the quality of threatening evil | ||||||
| resentment | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will | ||||||
| spite | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • feeling a need to see others suffer • malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty verb • hurt the feelings of | ||||||