Pronunciation: /ˈænɪməs/
noun motivation to do something
A1 She felt a deep animus towards her former boss.
A2 The animus between the two rival gangs was palpable.
B1 His animus towards authority figures often got him into trouble.
B2 The animus between the two political parties escalated into a full-blown conflict.
C1 Her animus towards injustice fueled her passion for social activism.
C2 The animus between the two nations had deep historical roots.
formal The lawyer argued that the defendant's animus towards the victim was a key factor in the case.
informal She couldn't hide her animus towards her ex-boyfriend during the meeting.
slang I can't stand the animus that guy has for anyone who disagrees with him.
figurative The animus between the two rival gangs was palpable in the air.
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