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animus

/ˈænɪməs/noun

उच्चारण ऐनिमस

वैर, द्वेष, शत्रुता का भाव

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noun
  1. 1

    [U, sing.] ~ (against/towards sb/sth) formal

    a strong feeling of dislike or hatred

    वैर, द्वेष, शत्रुता का भाव

    • There was no personal animus against the minister in his speech.
    • the animus between the two families

    Synonyms hostility animosity antipathy enmity ill will

    Opposite goodwill friendliness sympathy

  2. 2

    [sing.] formal

    the motive or intention behind an action

    (किसी कार्य के पीछे का) उद्देश्य, मंशा

    • The court had to decide the animus behind the statement.

    Synonyms intention motive purpose

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animosity noun