Animus(noun)

Strong hostility or ill feeling.
Hindi meaning:वैमनस्य / द्वेष
Synonyms: Hostility, Hatred, Resentment, Antagonism
Antonyms: Affection, Goodwill, Friendship, Sympathy
Example: His remarks showed deep animus toward his former partners.
Trick to remember: Animus sounds like enemy-mood — when someone has animus, they carry strong hate inside.
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