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animus

[ an-uh-muhs ]

noun

  1. strong dislike or enmity; hostile attitude; animosity.
  2. motivating purpose or intention; animating spirit.
  3. (in the psychology of C. G. Jung) the masculine principle, especially as present in women. Compare anima ( def 2b ).


animus

/ ˈænɪməs /

noun

  1. intense dislike; hatred; animosity
  2. motive, intention, or purpose
  3. (in Jungian psychology) the masculine principle present in the female unconscious See also anima
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of animus1

First recorded in 1810–20; from Latin: literally, “mind, spirit, courage, passion, wrath”; akin to Greek ánemos “wind”; anima
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Word History and Origins

Origin of animus1

C19: from Latin: mind, spirit
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Example Sentences

His actions have dovetailed with Trump’s animus toward mainstream media outlets that cover him critically.

“If you look at the case law, that’s the kind of language courts find clearly demonstrates racial animus,” she said.

But Newsom is doing precisely what he should, setting aside any personal animus and political ambition for the aid and comfort of those he was elected to serve.

Trump's long-standing animus with the EU comes from the bloc's substantial goods trade surplus with the US, arising from areas such as high-end German car exports.

From BBC

“These remarks are indicative of a strong animus and unlawful discriminatory intent by Board members.”

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