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animadvert definition

ani·mad·vert (an′i məd vʉrt′, -mad′-)

intransitive verb

to comment (on or upon), esp. with disapproval; criticize adversely

Etymology: L animadvertere, to observe, censure < animum (acc. of animus, mind) + advertere, to turn: see animus & advert

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