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animadversion vs disapprobation

disapprobation vs animadversion

animadversion and disapprobation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
animadversion Yes No No No
disapprobation Yes No No No
As nouns, disapprobation is a hypernym of animadversion; that is, disapprobation is a word with a broader meaning than animadversion:
  • animadversion: harsh criticism or disapproval
  • disapprobation: an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
Other hypernyms of animadversion include condemnation.
animadversion (noun) disapprobation (noun)
harsh criticism or disapproval an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
Difference between animadversion and disapprobation

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