animus
1 of 1noun/ˈænɪməs/
Forms:animuses
1
a deep-seated feeling of hostility and ill will directed at someone or something
- His works expressed animus toward imperialist expansion and the subjugation of indigenous peoples.
- Repeated vandalism of the memorial demonstrated continuing animus from holdouts opposed to reconciliation.
- Some groups maintain animus against certain scientific theories that conflict with their core doctrines.