Definitions for animadversionˌæn ə mædˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
an•i•mad•ver•sionˌæn ə mædˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən(n.)
an unfavorable or censorious comment.
the act of criticizing.
Origin of animadversion:
1590–1600; < L animadversiō <animadvertere
an`i•mad•ver′sion•al(adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
censure, animadversion(noun)
harsh criticism or disapproval
Wiktionary
animadversion(Noun)
A criticism, a critical remark.
animadversion(Noun)
The state or characteristic of being animadversive.
Webster Dictionary
Animadversion(noun)
the act or power of perceiving or taking notice; direct or simple perception
Animadversion(noun)
monition; warning
Animadversion(noun)
remarks by way of criticism and usually of censure; adverse criticism; reproof; blame
Animadversion(noun)
judicial cognizance of an offense; chastisement; punishment
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