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animadversion

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an·i·mad·ver·sion  (n-md-vûrzhn, -shn)
n.
1. Strong criticism.
2. A critical or censorious remark: "entertained serious animadversions concerning the U.S.S.R. and its behavior on the international scene" (Adam B. Ulam).
[Latin animadversi, animadversin-, from animadversus, past participle of animadvertere, to turn the mind toward; see animadvert.]
animadversion [ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʃən]
n
1. criticism or censure
2. a carefully considered observation
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.animadversion - harsh criticism or disapproval
censure
condemnation, disapprobation - an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable; "his uncompromising condemnation of racism"
interdict - an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district
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animadversion
n (form) → kritische Äußerung


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There is, doubtless, a striking absurdity in supposing that a right of this kind does not exist, but we are reduced to the dilemma either of embracing that supposition, preposterous as it may seem, or of contravening or explaining away a provision, which has been of late a repeated theme of the eulogies of those who oppose the new Constitution; and the want of which, in that plan, has been the subject of much plausible animadversion, and severe criticism.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
Thus the Puritan elders in their black cloaks, starched bands, and steeple-crowned hats, smiled not unbenignantly at the clamour and rude deportment of these jolly seafaring men; and it excited neither surprise nor animadversion when so reputable a citizen as old Roger Chillingworth, the physician, was seen to enter the market-place in close and familiar talk with the commander of the questionable vessel.
The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
It might even have occurred to them, that where a disposition to cavil prevailed, their neglect to execute the degree of power vested in them, and still more their recommendation of any measure whatever, not warranted by their commission, would not less excite animadversion, than a recommendation at once of a measure fully commensurate to the national exigencies.
Federalist Papers Authored by James Madison by Madison, James View in context
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