Animus
Animus noun - A deep-seated ill will.
Combativeness and animus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Combativeness" instead a noun "Animus".
Nearby Word: animosity
Combativeness
Combativeness noun - An inclination to fight or quarrel.
Animus and combativeness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Animus" instead a noun "Combativeness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- spirit and animus
- spirit and combativeness
- resentment and animus
- resentment and combativeness
- hostility and animus
- hostility and combativeness
- animosity and animus
- animosity and combativeness
- opposition and animus
- opposition and combativeness
- bitterness and animus
- bitterness and combativeness
- antagonism and animus
- antagonism and combativeness
Cite this Source
Combativeness and Animus. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/animus/combativeness
Animus & Combativeness. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/animus/combativeness>.
Combativeness or Animus. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/animus/combativeness.
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