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animus

[ an-uh-muhs ]

noun

  1. strong dislike or enmity; hostile attitude; animosity.
  2. motivating purpose or intention; animating spirit.
  3. (in the psychology of C. G. Jung) the masculine principle, especially as present in women. Compare anima ( def 2b ).


animus

/ ˈæɪə /

noun

  1. intense dislike; hatred; animosity
  2. motive, intention, or purpose
  3. (in Jungian psychology) the masculine principle present in the female unconscious See also anima
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of animus1

First recorded in 1810–20; from Latin: literally, “mind, spirit, courage, passion, wrath”; akin to Greek áԱ𳾴Dz “wԻ”; anima
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Word History and Origins

Origin of animus1

C19: from Latin: mind, spirit
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As of Wednesday night, the main animus seems to be between the US and China who are flinging ever-increasing tariffs at each other.

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As O’Toole also observes, Trump’s anti-European animus has a potent psychosexual subtext, simultaneously rooted in right-wing American macho posturing and his own infantile sense of narcissistic injury.

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His actions have dovetailed with Trump’s animus toward mainstream media outlets that cover him critically.

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“If you look at the case law, that’s the kind of language courts find clearly demonstrates racial animus,” she said.

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But Newsom is doing precisely what he should, setting aside any personal animus and political ambition for the aid and comfort of those he was elected to serve.

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