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Spirit Is Playful Almost Amusing Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ANIMUS" which means:
- noun
- • A feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
An example sentence would be:
- • "He harbored a deep animus towards his ex-wife."
- • "Her speech was filled with animus towards her political opponent."
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The Guardian Cryptic21 Feb 2001 | Down 21 | |
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