Associations to the word «Animus»
Wiktionary
ANIMUS, noun. The basic impulses and instincts which govern one's actions.
ANIMUS, noun. A feeling of enmity, animosity or ill will.
ANIMUS, noun. (Jungian psychology) The masculine aspect of the feminine psyche or personality.
ANIMUS FURANDI, noun. (legal) intent to steal
Dictionary definition
ANIMUS, noun. A feeling of ill will arousing active hostility.
Wise words
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.