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Turn Animadversion An Uh Mad Ver Zhun Noun Act Criticizing Unfavorable Comment

Defines "animadversion" as the act of criticizing or an unfavorable comment, providing its etymology and usage examples.

Definición de "animadversion" como el acto de criticar o un comentario desfavorable, con ejemplos de su etimología y uso.

Front animadversion \an-uh-mad-VER-zhun\
Back noun
1. The act of criticizing.
2. An unfavorable comment.

[From Latin animadvertere (to turn the mind to), from animus (mind) + advertere (to turn). Ultimately from the Indo-European root wer- (to turn or bend), also the source of wring, weird, writhe, revert, universe, wroth, , conversazione, versicolor, and prosaic . Earliest documented use: 1535.]

"This newspaper has never felt that it is above criticism, especially from politicians and other public officials who take the brunt of our animadversion." - PM, Beware the Danger of Attacking the Media; Jamaica Observer (Kingston); Dec 9, 2011.

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