animadversion
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an·i·mad·ver·sion
(ăn'ə-măd-vûr'zhən, -shən) 
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n.
- Strong criticism.
- A critical or censorious remark: "entertained serious animadversions concerning the U.S.S.R. and its behavior on the international scene" (Adam B. Ulam).
[Latin animadversiō, animadversiōn-, from animadversus, past participle of animadvertere, to turn the mind toward. See animadvert.]
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animadversion
IN BRIEF: To offer criticism.
Although Penny thought she was well-liked, her classmates spoke of her with animadversion.
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categories related to 'animadversion'
- Blame, Censure, Ridicule, and Contempt - animadversion: unfavorable or censorious comment or criticism
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