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Here's the MW synonym entry for animadversion:
Entry Word: animadversion
Function: noun
Text: 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
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted animadversion wwh 10/17/02 04:37 PM Re: animadversion Wordwind 10/19/02 10:07 AM
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