n. | 1. | The act or power of perceiving or taking notice; direct or simple perception. |
2. | Monition; warning. | |
3. | Remarks by way of criticism and usually of censure; adverse criticism; reproof; blame. | |
4. | Judicial cognizance of an offense; chastisement; punishment. |
Noun | 1. | animadversion - harsh criticism or disapproval Synonyms: censure |