ˌanəˌmadˈvər]zhən, -_məd-, -ə̄], -əi] also ]sh- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin animadversion-, animadversio, from animadversus (past participle of animadvertere ) + -ion, -io -ion — more at animadvert
1.
a. : criticism that is usually adverse and prompted by some degree of hostility : censure : a censorious remark or observation
his animadversion upon his old acquaintance and pupil — James Boswell
the customary animadversions of a reviewer — R.B.Gottfried
b. : an observation, remark, or commentary that is usually based on careful analysis and impartial judgment
illuminating and scholarly animadversions
2. archaic : judicial cognizance and punishment of an offense