animadversion

an·i·mad·ver·sion

A0309200 (ăn′ə-măd-vûr′zhən)n.1. Strong criticism.2. A critical or censorious remark.

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

animadversion

(ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʃən) n1. criticism or censure2. a carefully considered observation

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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animadversion - harsh criticism or disapproval censurecondemnation, 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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