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Definition of Animus
1. Noun. A feeling of ill will arousing active hostility.
Definition of Animus
1. n. Animating spirit; intention; temper.
Definition of Animus
1. a feeling of hostility [n -ES]
Medical Definition of Animus
1. 1. An animating or energizing spirit. 2. Intention to do something; disposition. 3. In psychiatry, a spirit of active hostility or grudge. 4. The ideal image toward which a person strives. 5. In jungian psychology, a male archetype in a woman. Compare: anima. Origin: L. Animus, breath, rational soul in man, will (05 Mar 2000)
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