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Animus

Animus Meaning & Definition
Animus Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Animus?

[n] a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

Synonyms | Synonyms for Animus: animosity | bad blood

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See Also | enmity | hostility | ill will

Animus In Webster's Dictionary

\An"i*mus\, n.; pl. {Animi}. [L., mind.] Animating spirit; intention; temper. {nimus furandi} [L.] (Law), intention of stealing.

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