animus
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.an·i·mus
noun \ˈa-nə-məs\Definition of ANIMUS
1
: basic attitude or governing spirit : disposition, intention
2
: a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
3
: an inner masculine part of the female personality in the analytic psychology of C. G. Jung — compare anima
See Examples of ANIMUS
- She felt an animus against them.
- <feeling no animus toward those who had wronged her>
Origin of ANIMUS
Latin, spirit, mind, courage, anger
First Known Use: 1816
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an·i·mus
noun \ˈan-ə-məs\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ANIMUS
: an inner masculine part of the female personality in the analytic psychology of C. G. Jung—compare anima 1
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