Animus and Crossness

Animus

Animus noun - A deep-seated ill will.

Crossness and animus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Crossness" instead a noun "Animus".

Nearby Word: animosity

Crossness

Crossness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

Animus and crossness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Animus" instead a noun "Crossness".

Nearby Word: crossly
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