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animadversion

an·i·mad·ver·sion

(ăn'ə-măd-vûr'zhən, -shən) pronunciation

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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hostile criticism; critical or censorious remark

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IN BRIEF: To offer criticism.

Although Penny thought she was well-liked, her classmates spoke of her with animadversion.

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Blame, Censure, Ridicule, and Contempt - animadversion: unfavorable or censorious comment or criticism

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