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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

animadvert Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

severely: I do not animadvert too severely upon this infirmity, only give you caution.

Browse dictionary entries near animadvert

  1. ‹ animadversion
  2. ‹ anima
  3. ‹ animé
  4. ‹ aniline dye
  5. ‹ aniline
  6. ‹ anile
  7. ‹ anil
  8. ‹ ani
  9. ‹ anhydrous
  10. ‹ anhydrite
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