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animadversion

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an⋅i⋅mad⋅ver⋅sion

  [an-uh-mad-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn]
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–noun
1. an unfavorable or censorious comment: to make animadversions on someone's conduct.
2. the act of criticizing.
Origin:
1590–1600; < L animadversiōn- (s. of animadversiō) a heeding, censure, equiv. to animadvers(us) (ptp. of animadvertere to heed, censure; see animadvert ) + -iōn- -ion

Related forms:
an⋅i⋅mad⋅ver⋅sion⋅al, adjective

Synonyms:
1. aspersion, reflection, derogation.
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an·i·mad·ver·sion   (ān'ə-mād-vûr'zhən, -shən)   
n.  

  1. Strong criticism.

  2. 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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Main Entry:  animadversion1
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  very harsh criticism; strong disapproval
Etymology:  Latin animadvertere 'to turn the mind to'
Main Entry:  animadversion2
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a highly critical comment
Etymology:  Latin animadvertere 'to turn the mind to'
Main Entry:  animadversion3
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  turning the attention toward something
Etymology:  Latin animadvertere 'to turn the mind to'
Main Entry:  animadversion4
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  attention, perception; conscious mental observation
Etymology:  Latin animadvertere 'to turn the mind to'
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Word Origin & History

animadversion 
1599, from L. animadversionem (nom. animadversio) "perception, observation," n. of action from animadverte "to take cognizance of," lit. "to turn the mind to," from animum acc. of animus "mind" + advertere "to turn to" (see advertise).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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