Animadversion and Applause

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Animadversion noun - Harsh criticism or disapproval.

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Applause is an antonym for animadversion.

Applause noun - Enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval.

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Animadversion is an antonym for applause.

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Applause and Animadversion. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/animadversion/applause

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Applause or Animadversion. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/animadversion/applause.

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