animadversion

Example Sentences

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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

"Because," said Rotha, wholly disregarding the animadversion, "if she isn't, I should say that things are queer."

From A Letter of Credit by Warner, Susan