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Abomination vs Animus - What's the difference?

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Abomination is a related term of animus.


As nouns the difference between abomination and animus

is that abomination is an abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit while animus is the basic impulses and instincts which govern one's actions.

abomination

English

Alternative forms

* abhomination (obsolete) * abominacioun (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • An abominable act; a disgusting vice; a despicable habit.
  • The feeling of extreme disgust and hatred; abhorrence; detestation; loathing.
  • (obsolete) A state that excites detestation or abhorrence; pollution.
  • That which is abominable, shamefully vile; an object that excites disgust and hatred; very often with religious undertones.
  • * Antony, most large in his abominations . Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra, III-vi

    • Synonyms

    * detestation * loathing * abhorrence * disgust * aversion * loathsomeness * odiousness

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    animus

    English

    (wikipedia animus)

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The basic impulses and instincts which govern one's actions.
  • A feeling of enmity, animosity or ill will.
  • * 2005 , Christian Science Monitor , April 22
    • The current row arose swiftly, sparked both by historical animus and jockeying over future power and place in Asia - and it surprised many observers in the depth of antipathy on both sides.
  • The masculine aspect of the feminine psyche or personality.

    • Related terms

    * anima * animose * animosity * equanimity * unanimous

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