Definitions for: Animadversion


[n] harsh criticism or disapproval



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.]

The soul is the sole percipient which hath
animadversion and sense, properly so called.
--Glanvill.

2. Monition; warning. [Obs.] --Clarendon.

3. Remarks by way of criticism and usually of censure;
adverse criticism; reproof; blame.

He dismissed their commissioners with severe and
sharp animadversions. --Clarendon.

4. Judicial cognizance of an offense; chastisement;
punishment. [Archaic] ``Divine animadversions.'' --Wesley.

Syn: Stricture; criticism; censure; reproof; blame; comment.

Synonyms: censure

See Also: condemnation, disapprobation, interdict

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