An′i‐mad‐ver″sion (�), n. [L. animadversio, fr. animadvertere: cf. F. animadversion. See Animadvert.] 1. The act or power of perceiving or taking notice; direct or simple perception.
The soul is the sole percipient which hath animadversion and sense, properly so called.
Glanvill.
2. Monition; warning. Clarendon.
3. Remarks by way of criticism and usually of censure; adverse criticism; reproof; blame.
He dismissed their commissioners with severe and sharp animadversions.
Clarendon.
4. Judicial cognizance of an offense; chastisement; punishment. “Divine animadversions.” Wesley.
Syn. — Stricture; criticism; censure; reproof; blame; comment.