noun
a remark or statement that constitutes an adverse and usually uncharitable criticism
her spiteful animadversions on her neighbors' children
Synonyms: aspersion, obloquy, reflection, slam, slur, stricture
Related Word: censure, criticism, reprehension; accusation, imputation, insinuation; captiousness, carping, caviling, faultfinding
Contrasted words: acclaim, extolling, laudation, praise; approbation, approval
Antonyms: commendation