Synonyms of animadversion
8 similar words
Another word for animadversion is dressing-down. Other synonyms of animadversion are criticism, critique, stricture and criticization.
Synonyms and similar words for animadversion
nounA criticism, a critical remark.
- criticizationA criticism.
- critiqueA point made to criticize something.
- strictureA sternly critical remark or review.
- criticismA critical observation or detailed examination and review.
- dressing-downA reprimand or rarely, a thrashing.
- handbagging UK, humorousA verbal attack or criticism.
- slam
nounThe state or characteristic of being animadversive.
- animadversivenessThe state or quality of being animadversive.
Meaning of animadversion
- noun A criticism, a critical remark.
- noun The state or characteristic of being animadversive.
animadversion in other languages
Questions about synonyms of animadversion
- What is another word for animadversion?
- Animadversion has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dressing-down, criticism, critique, stricture and criticization.
- What does animadversion mean?
- Animadversion means a criticism, a critical remark.
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