animus meaning

UK US /ˈænɪməs/ 3 syllables

animus (noun): a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility.

Definition of animus

  1. a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

    Synonyms: animosity, bad blood

    Type of: hostility

How to pronounce animus

animus is pronounced /ˈænɪməs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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