animadversion
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So what is it, exactly, that fuels the animadversion against Martin Amis?
From New York Times ● Oct. 26, 2020
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
Later the conference re-elected Bishop Cannon, despite considerable animadversion, to the board of Temperance and Social Service.
From Time Magazine Archive
Again, a ladder may be used without critical animadversion to bridge a crevasse, but its employment over a rock cleft is tabooed.
From Above the Snow Line by Clinton Thomas Dent
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
An immediate impression which many an observer got from the animadversions at Madison was that they were characterized by a refreshing and appealing amateurism.
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
MAY it please the Court and gentlemen of the jury, waiving congratulations, reminiscences and animadversions, I will proceed to the business in hand.
From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal by Robert Green Ingersoll
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