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
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
They were such as exempted my friend from legal animadversion.
From Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Brown, Charles Brockden
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
He overcomes, strangely, the animadversions of the young waitress.
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
He had again talked to her of her daughter; and urged the propriety of forgiving her; but he had at the same time renewed his animadversions on her own conduct.
From Adeline Mowbray or, The Mother and Daughter by Opie, Amelia Alderson
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