animadversion

[ an-uh-mad-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn ]

noun

1. an unfavorable or censorious comment:

   to make animadversions on someone's conduct.

   Synonyms: derogation, reflection, aspersion

2. the act of criticizing.

animadversion

/ ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʃən /

noun

1. criticism or censure
2. a carefully considered observation

Other Words From

• ani·mad·version·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of animadversion¹

1590–1600; < Latin animadversiōn- (stem of animadversiō ) a heeding, censure, equivalent to animadvers ( us ) (past participle of animadvertere to heed, censure; animadvert ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

It is a pleasure which must console me for having subjected myself to his just animadversion on another occasion.

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Some of my more lively remarks called out very sharp animadversion.

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With regard to ingratitude, there will be a proper time for animadversion on this charge.

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Albina soon perceived herself to be an object of remark and animadversion, and she was sadly at a loss to divine the cause.

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The exorciser also occasionally laid himself open to inquisitorial animadversion.

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