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animadversion

[an-uh-mad-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn] / ˌæn ə mædˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən /


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So what is it, exactly, that fuels the animadversion against Martin Amis?

From New York Times ● Oct. 26, 2020

Later the conference re-elected Bishop Cannon, despite considerable animadversion, to the board of Temperance and Social Service.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Poppycock," was the virtual animadversion passed by U. S. Rear Admiral W. W. Phelps.

From Time Magazine Archive

This may have been the animadversion of a man who hated them both.

From Time Magazine Archive

It was no more possible to do anything unusual in Whitford without arresting attention, and being subjected to animadversion, than it was possible for atmospheric conditions to change without affecting the barometer.

From A Charming Fellow, Volume III (of 3) by Frances Eleanor Trollope

But he still had access to the social network of Washington journalists, his base constituency, always available to be entertained with his private animadversions of other politicians.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 11, 2020

Dr. Miller's animadversions upon lay critics had nothing to do with his desire for laymen's help in educating the public to its medical needs.

From Time Magazine Archive

He overcomes, strangely, the animadversions of the young waitress.

From Time Magazine Archive

An immediate impression which many an observer got from the animadversions at Madison was that they were characterized by a refreshing and appealing amateurism.

From Time Magazine Archive

In such cases, it is the duty of the hostess, or of any mutual acquaintance, immediately to introduce both parties, and thus prevent any further animadversions that, may be mal-a-propos, or in any way annoying.

From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Eliza Leslie


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