[an-uh-mad-vur-zhuh
n, -shuhn] 
| 1. | an unfavorable or censorious comment: to make animadversions on someone's conduct. |
| 2. | the act of criticizing. |
| an·i·mad·ver·sion (ān'ə-mād-vûr'zhən, -shən) n.
[Latin animadversiō, animadversiōn-, from animadversus, past participle of animadvertere, to turn the mind toward; see animadvert.] |
| 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' |