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What is another word for animadversions?

Pronunciation: [ˌanɪmɐdvˈɜːʃənz] (IPA)

Animadversions are harsh or critical remarks made towards someone or something. There are various synonyms for this word, including criticism, censure, condemnation, denunciation, rebuke, reprimand, disapproval, disapprobation, and fault-finding. All of these words refer to the act of expressing disapproval of someone or something. However, they differ slightly in their intensity and style. For example, criticism and censure are both relatively mild terms compared to condemnation and denunciation, which suggest a more severe disapproval or condemnation. In any case, animadversions are an important part of feedback, helping individuals to improve and grow in their personal and professional lives.
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Usage examples for Animadversions

What severe animadversions on the bad taste, or the want of candour of the writers, and all because they were too good-natured to give pain to the authors!
"The Idler in France"
Marguerite Gardiner
As long as I'm master of this vessel, sir, I'll sail her according to the counsels of my own discretion-and thank you to keep your animadversions to yourself!
"Alias The Lone Wolf"
Louis Joseph Vance
We shall venture to add, that, had the gallant Admiral hesitated to make the attempt, he would have rendered himself obnoxious to animadversions, not only from all the squadron under his command, but from every one on the Rock of Gibraltar who witnessed the enemy's squadron of inferior force setting, as it were, that of Sir James at defiance; while it would have afforded the French and Spaniards a just, or, at least a plausible subject of exultation.
"Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I"
Sir John Ross

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