animadversion
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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
This may have been the animadversion of a man who hated them both.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Poppycock," was the virtual animadversion passed by U. S. Rear Admiral W. W. Phelps.
From Time Magazine Archive
It is no wonder that fashions so very extreme and absurd should call forth animadversion from various quarters.
From The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed. Including Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries by Menzies, Sutherland, fl. 1840-1883
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
If he made a return speaking tour, he might be forced into a heated defense of the World Court by the animadversions of opponents against his speeches on the way out.
From Time Magazine Archive
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
Deeply troubled by the Post's animadversions, Prince de Ligne called at the Department of State to verify his status.
From Time Magazine Archive
His animadversions were uttered with the gravity of a German philosopher, and the science of a French cook.
From Coelebs In Search of a Wife by More, Hannah
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