animadversion Definition
ani·mad·ver·sion (an′i məd vʉr′z̸hən, -s̸hən; --mad′-)
noun
- a critical, esp. unfavorable, comment (on or upon something)
- the act of criticizing adversely
Etymology: L animadversio < pp. of animadvertere: see animadvert
animadversion Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
general: I should entirely exclude poor Milicent in my general animadversions against the ladies of my acquaintance.
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