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animus Definition and Meaning in English (animus definition)

noun
Synonyms:hostilityanimosityantagonism
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Animus definition: Animus refers to a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something, often deep-seated and persistent.

Definitions of Animus

  1. 1noun

    Animus refers to a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something, often deep-seated and persistent.

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“He felt a strong animus towards his former business partner after the betrayal.”

“The animus between the two rival teams was evident during the heated match.”

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Animus definition: Animus refers to a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something, often deep-seated and persistent.
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'Animus' translates to 'animus' in English. Animus definition: Animus refers to a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something, often deep-seated and persistent.
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