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animadversion

an·i·mad·ver·sion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [an-uh-mad-vur-zhuh n, -shuh n]
    • /ˌæn ə mædˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən/
    • /ˌæ.nɪ.mæd.ˈvɜːʃ.n̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-uh-mad-vur-zhuh n, -shuh n]
    • /ˌæn ə mædˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən/

Definitions of animadversion word

  • noun animadversion criticism or censure 3
  • noun animadversion a carefully considered observation 3
  • noun animadversion a critical, esp. unfavorable, comment (on or upon something) 3
  • noun animadversion the act of criticizing adversely 3
  • noun animadversion an unfavorable or censorious comment: to make animadversions on someone's conduct. 1
  • noun animadversion the act of criticizing. 1
See all 9 definitions of animadversion

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Origin of animadversion

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin animadversiōn- (stem of animadversiō) a heeding, censure, equivalent to animadvers(us) (past participle of animadvertere to heed, censure; see animadvert) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Animadversion

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Animadversion

animadversion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

animadversion usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for animadversion

noun animadversion

  • criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
  • knock — to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
  • perception — the act or faculty of perceiving, or apprehending by means of the senses or of the mind; cognition; understanding.
  • observation — an act or instance of noticing or perceiving.
  • faultfinding — the act of pointing out faults, especially faults of a petty nature; carping.
All 10 Synonyms of animadversion

Antonyms for animadversion

noun animadversion

  • compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
  • approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
All 3 Antonyms of animadversion

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