noun
animadversion
Animadversion (noun) means a critical comment or remark.
noun
1
A critical comment or remark.
2
The quality of noticing and commenting critically on things.
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Etymology
Came from Middle French animadversion and its source Latin animadversiō (“observation, criticism”), from animadvertō (“to pay attention”), itself from animus (“mind”) and advertō (“to turn to”).
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Rhymes for animadversion
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ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of animadversion?
"animadversion" (noun) means a critical comment or remark.
What is another word for animadversion?
Other words for "animadversion" include censure.
What is the opposite of animadversion?
Opposites of "animadversion" include praise, encouragement, approval.
What are the different meanings of animadversion?
"animadversion" has 2 main meanings: 1. A critical comment or remark; 2. The quality of noticing and commenting critically on things.
