ill will

The phrase “ill will” has 2 syllables: ill will

It's pronounced as /ˈɪl wɪl/

What is synonym and antonym for ill will?

In the thesaurus, “ill will” has 68 synonyms and 34 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ill will along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ill will

abhorrence
abomination
abusiveness
acrimony
animosity
animus
antagonism
antipathy
aversion
bad blood
bad will
bile
bitchery
bitchiness
bitterness
blame
cattiness
contempt
cruelty
despicableness
despite
disdain
disgust
dislike
distaste
enmity
envy
execration
feud
grudge
hard feelings
hate
hatefulness
hatred
horror
hostility
invidiousness
jaundice
jealousy
loathing
malevolence
malice
maliciousness
malignance
malignancy
malignity
mean-spiritedness
meanness
nastiness
no love lost
objection
pique
rancor
repugnance
repulsion
resentment
revulsion
scorn
spite
spitefulness
spleen
unfriendliness
vengefulness
venom
viciousness
vindictiveness
virulence
vitriol

Antonyms for ill will

adoration
affection
amiability
amicability
amity
ardor
charity
civility
comity
cordiality
devotion
empathy
friendliness
friendship
good feelings
good will
goodwill
happiness
hospitality
infatuation
kindliness
kindness
liking
love
loving
passion
pleasure
rapport
respect
sweetness
sympathy
understanding
veneration
worship

Meanings of ill will

noun
1. Ill-disposed attitude; grudge; dislike.

Example Sentences

He harbored no ill will towards his former colleague, despite their past disagreements.
Gossiping about others often leads to hurt feelings and ill will among friends.
The apology was sincere, intended to mend any ill will caused by the misunderstanding.
The company's decision to lay off workers without notice created a lot of ill will among employees.
Resolving conflicts peacefully is essential to prevent the buildup of ill will within communities.

On this page you'll find 102 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ill will, such as: abhorrence, abomination, abusiveness, acrimony, adoration, affection, amiability.

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