Animadversion comes from the verb animadvert. In Middle English, animadvert meant simply to pay attention — to "turn your mind to" something, from the Latin animus ("mind") + ad- ("to") + vertere ("turn").

What part of speech is Animadversion?

noun. 1 formal Criticism or censure.

What does Animadversion mean in English?

1 : a critical and usually censorious remark —often used with on. 2 : adverse criticism.