🔥animus

noun
/ˈænɪməs/

Meaning

A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.

Example Sentences

His speech was driven by animus against the policy.

Synonyms

hostility, ill will, malice, spite, antagonism

Antonyms

kindness, goodwill, friendliness

Collocations

political animus, personal animus, animus against

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