\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.