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- animadversion
animadversion
Definition:
harsh criticism or disapproval
Synonym:
reproach
animadversion
at the Free Dictionary
animadversion
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External definitions:
an·i·mad·ver·sion
(
n
-m
d-vûr
zh
n, -sh
n)
n.
1. Strong criticism.
2. A critical or censorious remark:
Adam B. Ulam.
[Latin
animadversi
, animadversi
n-
, from
animadversus
, past participle of
animadvertere
,
to turn the mind toward
; see animadvert ].
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