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disapprobation vs animadversion

animadversion vs disapprobation

disapprobation and animadversion both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disapprobation Yes No No No
animadversion Yes No No No
As nouns, animadversion is a hyponym of disapprobation; that is, animadversion is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disapprobation:
  • disapprobation: an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
  • animadversion: harsh criticism or disapproval
Other hyponyms of disapprobation include censure, demonisation, demonization.
disapprobation (noun) animadversion (noun)
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable harsh criticism or disapproval
Difference between disapprobation and animadversion

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