animadversion

/ˌænɪmædˈvɜrʒən/
noun
  1. Strong criticism or disapproval, often expressed in a formal or public way.
    • The senator's speech was full of animadversion against the new policy.
    • The critic's animadversion of the film was harsh but fair.
    • Her animadversion of the company's practices led to a heated debate.
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