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an·i·mad·ver·sion
\ˌanəˌmadˈvər]zhən, -_məd-, -ə̄], -əi] also ]sh-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin animadversion-, animadversio, from animadversus (past participle of animadvertere) + -ion, -io -ion — more at animadvert
1.
a. : criticism that is usually adverse and prompted by some degree of hostility : censure : a censorious remark or observation
< his animadversion upon his old acquaintance and pupil — James Boswell >
< the customary animadversions of a reviewer — R.B.Gottfried >
b. : an observation, remark, or commentary that is usually based on careful analysis and impartial judgment
< illuminating and scholarly animadversions >
2. archaic : judicial cognizance and punishment of an offense |