Synonyms

animadvert

American

[an-uh-mad-vurt] / ˌæn ə mædˈvɜrt /

verb (used without object)

to comment unfavorably or critically (usually followed by on orupon ).

to animadvert at length upon his faulty use of English.

verb (used with object)

Obsolete. to take cognizance or notice of.

animadvert British

/ ˌænɪmædˈvɜːt /

verb

to comment with strong criticism (upon); make censorious remarks (about)
to make an observation or comment

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Other Word Forms

animadverter noun

Etymology

Origin of animadvert

1630–40; < Latin animadvertere to heed, censure, equivalent to anim ( um ), accusative of animus ( animus ) + advertere to advert ¹

Example Sentences

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I have heard others’ stories and recorded them in these pages; there is no need to animadvert to my own.

From Literature

There is no need to animadvert to the deeds of that day, which shall resound, for weal or woe, as long as this terrestrial globe has habitation.

From Literature

Episcopal injunctions not infrequently animadvert against this irreverent treatment of the offices.

From Project Gutenberg

Hegel in his essay, which was republished at Stuttgart, supported the royal proposals, and animadverted on the backwardness of the bureaucracy and the landed interests.

From Project Gutenberg

In his address for the defence he had animadverted strongly upon this point.

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