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animadversion

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(an′i məd vʉr′z̸hən, -s̸hən; -mad′-)

noun

a critical, esp. unfavorable, comment (on or upon something)
the act of criticizing adversely

Origin: L animadversio < pp. of animadvertere: see animadvert

See animadversion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Strong criticism.
A critical or censorious remark: “entertained serious animadversions concerning the U.S.S.R. and its behavior on the international scene” (Adam B. Ulam).

Origin:

Origin: Latin animadversiō, animadversiōn-

Origin: , from animadversus

Origin: , past participle of animadvertere, to turn the mind toward; see animadvert

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