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animus

an·i·mus
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [an-uh-muh s]
    • /ˈæn ə məs/
    • /ˈæn.ɪ.məs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-uh-muh s]
    • /ˈæn ə məs/

Definitions of animus word

  • uncountable noun animus If a person has an animus against someone, they have a strong feeling of dislike for them, even when there is no good reason for it. 3
  • noun animus intense dislike; hatred; animosity 3
  • noun animus motive, intention, or purpose 3
  • noun animus (in Jungian psychology) the masculine principle present in the female unconscious 3
  • noun animus an animating force or underlying purpose; intention 3
  • noun animus in Jungian psychology, the masculine component of the unconscious of a woman, specif. when apprehended as a male figure by the psyche 3

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Origin of animus

First appearance:

before 1810
One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < Latin: mind, spirit, courage, passion, wrath; akin to anima

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Parts of speech for Animus

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

animus popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for animus

noun animus

  • mind — (in a human or other conscious being) the element, part, substance, or process that reasons, thinks, feels, wills, perceives, judges, etc.: the processes of the human mind.
  • spirit — the principle of conscious life; the vital principle in humans, animating the body or mediating between body and soul.
  • temper — a particular state of mind or feelings.
  • bile — Bile is a liquid produced by your liver which helps you to digest fat.
  • temperament — the combination of mental, physical, and emotional traits of a person; natural predisposition.

Antonyms for animus

noun animus

  • friendliness — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.

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