an·i·mad·ver·sion
(ăn′ə-măd-vûr′zhən)n.
1. Strong criticism.
2. A critical or censorious remark.
[Latin animadversiō, animadversiōn-, from animadversus, past participle of animadvertere, to turn the mind toward; see animadvert.]
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animadversion
(ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʃən)n
1. criticism or censure
2. a carefully considered observation
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an•i•mad•ver•sion
(ˌæn ə mædˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən)n.
1. an unfavorable or censorious comment.
2. the act of criticizing.
[1590–1600; < Latin animadversiō <animadvertere]
an`i•mad•ver′sion•al, adj.
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| Noun | 1. |  animadversion - harsh criticism or disapproval 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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