Found 2 items, similar to animadversion.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: animadversion animadversion n : harsh criticism or disapproval [syn: censure]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Animadversion Animadversion \An`i*mad*ver"sion\, n. [L. animadversio, fr. animadvertere: cf. F. animadversion. See Animadvert.] 1. The act or power of perceiving or taking notice; direct or simple perception. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] The soul is the sole percipient which hath animadversion and sense, properly so called. --Glanvill. [1913 Webster] 2. Monition; warning. [Obs.] --Clarendon. [1913 Webster] 3. Remarks by way of criticism and usually of censure; adverse criticism; reproof; blame. [1913 Webster] He dismissed their commissioners with severe and sharp animadversions. --Clarendon. [1913 Webster] 4. Judicial cognizance of an offense; chastisement; punishment. [Archaic] “Divine animadversions.” --Wesley. [1913 Webster] Syn: Stricture; criticism; censure; reproof; blame; comment. [1913 Webster]