animus
/ˈænəməs/
noun
- A strong feeling of hostility or ill will, often directed at a particular person or group.
- The animus between the rival gangs led to frequent street fights.
- The politician's speech was filled with animus toward his opponents.
- There is no personal animus between the two coworkers; they simply disagree on the approach.
- The basic motivation or driving force behind someone's actions.
- Her animus for the project came from a desire to help the community.
- The animus of the reform movement was a sense of social justice.
- His animus in writing the book was to expose the truth.
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