animadvert

[ an-uh-mad-vurt ]
/ ˌæn ə mædˈvɜrt /
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verb (used without object)

to comment unfavorably or critically (usually followed by on or upon): to animadvert at length upon his faulty use of English.

verb (used with object)

Obsolete. to take cognizance or notice of.

Origin of animadvert

1630–40; < Latin animadvertere to heed, censure, equivalent to anim(um), accusative of animus (see animus) + advertere to advert1

OTHER WORDS FROM animadvert

an·i·mad·vert·er, noun

Words nearby animadvert

anilinism, anility, anim., anima, animadversion, animadvert, animal, animal behavior, animal black, animal charcoal, animal companion

Words related to animadvert

note, say, declare, mention, observe, utter, discipline, castigate, chastise, scold, denounce, chide, berate, admonish, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, rebuff, disclose, assert

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British Dictionary definitions for animadvert

animadvert
/ (ˌænɪmædˈvɜːt) /

verb (intr)

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

Word Origin for animadvert

C16: from Latin animadvertere to notice, pay attention, from animus mind + advertere to turn to, from vertere to turn