(ăn′ĭ-mŭs)
[Pronunciation]
[L., breath, mind, soul]
1. An animating or energizing motive or intention.
2. A feeling of bitter hostility; a grudge.
3. According to Carl Jung, the masculine inner personality present in women.
See: anima
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