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. [Obs.]
The soul is the sole percipient which hath
animadversion and sense, properly so called.
Glanvill.
2. Monition; warning. [Obs.]
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. [Archaic] "Divine animadversions." Wesley.
Syn. -- Stricture; criticism; censure; reproof; blame;
comment.