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animadversion.

A criticism, a critical remark.

13 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/Received-Pronunciation/ˌænɪmædˈvɝːʒən /US/ˌænɪmædˈvɝːʃən/US
  1. A criticism, a critical remark.

    countable
  2. The state or characteristic of being animadversive.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

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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