Definitions for animadvertˌæn ə mædˈvɜrt
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
an•i•mad•vertˌæn ə mædˈvɜrt(v.i)
to comment unfavorably or critically (usu. fol. by on or upon).
Origin of animadvert:
1630–40; < L animadvertere to heed, censure
an`i•mad•vert′er(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
opine, speak up, speak out, animadvert, sound off(verb)
express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
"John spoke up at the meeting"
animadvert(verb)
express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark
Wiktionary
animadvert(Verb)
To consider.
animadvert(Verb)
To turn judicial attention (to); to punish or criticise.
animadvert(Verb)
To criticise, censure.
Origin: From animadverto, from animum + adverto.
Webster Dictionary
Animadvert(verb)
to take notice; to observe; -- commonly followed by that
Animadvert(verb)
to consider or remark by way of criticism or censure; to express censure; -- with on or upon
Animadvert(verb)
to take cognizance judicially; to inflict punishment
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