noun
animus
AN-ih-mus/ˈænɪməs/
Hostile feeling or ill will.
Her fierce glare and clenched fist reveal her animus toward the recoiling man.
Etymology
Latin animus referred broadly to the mind, spirit, and desires. In English it narrowed through “temper,” usually understood as hostile, to strong ill will.
In context
going on all over the world what are the roots of populism people will tell you it's anger people are angry that's wrong the reason we have so much political animus is not anger there's always been anger it's contempt
More examples
- She bears no animus toward her former employer.
- His letter reveals a lasting animus against the organization.
- The review's harsh tone suggests animus rather than careful criticism.