Definitions for: Animadvert


[v] express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark
[v] speak one's opinion without fear or hesitation; "John spoke up at the meeting"



Webster (1913) Definition: An`i*mad*vert", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Animadverted;
p. pr. & vb. n. Animadverting.] [L. animadvertere; animus
mind + advertere to turn to; ad to + vertere to turn.]
1. To take notice; to observe; -- commonly followed by that.
--Dr. H. More.

2. To consider or remark by way of criticism or censure; to
express censure; -- with on or upon.

I should not animadvert on him . . . if he had not
used extreme severity in his judgment of the
incomparable Shakespeare. --Dryden.

3. To take cognizance judicially; to inflict punishment.
[Archaic] --Grew.

Syn: To remark; comment; criticise; censure.

Synonyms: opine, sound off, speak up

See Also: censure, criminate, declare, editorialise, editorialize, reprimand

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