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The word ‘Hostility’ means

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. enmity
  2. sympathy
  3. goodwill
  4. friendship

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: enmity

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A) enmity 📚 Explanation: 'Hostility' is a noun that describes an intense state of anger, ill-will, opposition, or aggressive behavior toward an individual or group. Therefore, 'enmity' serves as its closest direct synonym among the choices. Both words highlight a deep-seated adversarial relationship between two entities. Options like 'sympathy' or 'goodwill' represent completely opposite feelings of care and friendship.