animadvert

[ an-uh-mad-vurt ]

verb (used without object)

1. 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)

1. Obsolete. to take cognizance or notice of.

animadvert

/ ˌænɪmædˈvɜːt /

verb

1. usually foll byon or upon to comment with strong criticism (upon); make censorious remarks (about)
2. to make an observation or comment

Other Words From

• ani·mad·verter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of animadvert¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of animadvert¹

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

Example Sentences

Indeed, L. Mozart fails to animadvert on the main entertainment of the Viennese, the barbarous baiting of wild animals.

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But what, sir, have those urged in defence of their own opinions, who so freely animadvert upon the reasonings of others?

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The deficiency in our Treasury has been too notorious to make it necessary for me to animadvert upon that subject.

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Nor have I been solicitous to animadvert, as thou wentest along, upon thy inventions, and their tendency.

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It is with regret that I animadvert on such a veteran in literature as Mr. Cumberland.

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Related Words

• assert
• clarify
• conclude
• criticize
• disclose
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• expound
• express
• mention
• note
• notice
• observe
• point out
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• say