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Animus (Noun)

Meaning

A feeling of ill will arousing active hostility.

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Examples

  • The politician's harsh comments toward her opponent only fueled the existing animus between them, making it harder to negotiate a settlement.
  • Years of animus between the two rival companies led to cutthroat competition in the market.
  • After the divisive referendum, animus erupted in violent protests against the opposing side.
  • Decades of animus and unaddressed grievances boiled over into a catastrophic conflict between the neighboring countries.
  • Her angry speech sparked animus among the crowd, leading to chants for the opposing team to be banned from competition.

Synonyms

  • Bad Blood
  • Animosity

Hypernyms

  • Ill Will
  • Hostility
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