antipathy
noun C2
Plain meaning
a strong dislike or opposition to something or someone
Exam-register meaning
deep-seated hostility, aversion, or opposition
In context
naturalHis antipathy towards exams made school stressful for him.
examPublic antipathy towards higher taxes can limit a government’s ability to fund welfare programmes.
Common collocations
antipathy towardsdeep antipathypublic antipathy
Watch out
Use “antipathy towards/to,” not “antipathy about.”
Word family
antipathy (noun)antipathetic (adjective)