animadvert
to comment unfavorably or critically (usually followed by on or upon): to animadvert at length upon his faulty use of English.
Obsolete. to take cognizance or notice of.
Origin of animadvert
1Other words from animadvert
- an·i·mad·vert·er, noun
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How to use animadvert in a sentence
Indeed, L. Mozart fails to animadvert on the main entertainment of the Viennese, the barbarous baiting of wild animals.
Life Of Mozart, Vol. 1 (of 3) | Otto JahnBut what, sir, have those urged in defence of their own opinions, who so freely animadvert upon the reasonings of others?
The Works of Samuel Johnson, Vol. 10. | Samuel JohnsonThe deficiency in our Treasury has been too notorious to make it necessary for me to animadvert upon that subject.
Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. I (of 16) | Thomas Hart BentonNor have I been solicitous to animadvert, as thou wentest along, upon thy inventions, and their tendency.
Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) | Samuel RichardsonIt is with regret that I animadvert on such a veteran in literature as Mr. Cumberland.
The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor | Various
British Dictionary definitions for animadvert
/ (ˌænɪmædˈvɜːt) /
(usually foll by on or upon) to comment with strong criticism (upon); make censorious remarks (about)
to make an observation or comment
Origin of animadvert
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