animadversion
Pronunciation: /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/
The English word “animadversion” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- A criticism, a critical remark.
- The state or characteristic of being animadversive.
Etymology
From Middle French animadversion and its etymon Latin animadversiō (“observation, criticism”), from animadvertō (“to pay attention”), from animus (“mind”) + advertō (“to turn to”).
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