animus
Collocations
4ADJ.
against, done, historical, over, pure, republican
ANIMUS + NOUN
m
PREP.
despite, out
ADV.
undoubtedly
Definitions
noun
The basic impulses and instincts which govern one's actions.
A feeling of enmity, animosity or ill will.
The current row arose swiftly, sparked both by historical animus and jockeying over future power and place in Asia - and it surprised many observers in the depth of antipathy on both sides.
However, the Republican party's anti-ESG animus has undoubtedly played a role, according to Bloy.
Intention, motivation (of a legal person).
The masculine aspect of the feminine psyche or personality.
In the Jungian model of the psyche, the male has an internalized female counterpart, the anima; while the female has an internalized masculine counterpart, the animus.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
- animosity
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6The current row arose swiftly, sparked both by historical animus and jockeying over future power and place in Asia - and it surprised many observers in the depth of antipathy on both sides.
WiktionaryHowever, the Republican party's anti-ESG animus has undoubtedly played a role, according to Bloy.
WiktionaryDespite the animus against him, Mélenchon came within an inch of making the presidential election run-off in 2022, just behind Le Pen.
WiktionaryIt was all done out of animus.
Tatoeba · #11832195They're destroying the planet out of animus.
Tatoeba · #11899647The motive for this was pure animus.
Tatoeba · #11977290