animus
nounHow many syllables in animus?
There are 3 syllables in the word animus.How to pronounce animus:
Definition of animus:
- animus (noun):
- intense dislike
- a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility.
- a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
Synonyms for animus:
acrimony
animosity
antagonism
antipathy
bad blood
bitterness
enmity
feud
friction
gall
grudge
hate
hatred
hostility
ill will
jaundice
malevolence
malice
malignity
rancor
rancour
resentment
tension
virulence
Antonyms for animus:
accord
amicableness
amity
benevolence
brotherhood
brotherliness
charity
comity
concord
concurrence
cooperation
cordiality
cordialness
fellowship
fraternity
friendliness
friendship
geniality
goodwill
harmoniousness
harmony
kindliness
neighborliness
neighbourliness
peace
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