animadversion (redirected from animadversions)

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).

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[Latin animadversi, animadversin-, from animadversus, past participle of animadvertere, to turn the mind toward; see animadvert.]

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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