to animadvert
1
9.9
- verb
- /ˌænɪˈmædˌvɜrt/
- Archaic
- In his article, he animadverted against the government's handling of the crisis.
Examples
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Critics did not hesitate to animadvert against the film's confusing plot.
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The professor animadverted on the lack of research in the field.
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She would often animadvert on her students' lack of discipline in class.
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The novelist dared to animadvert upon the political climate of his country.
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Don't animadvert!
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The professor animadverted on the ethical implications of the new policy during the lecture.
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Critics often animadvert on the shortcomings of the latest budget proposal.
Synonyms
653
3.3
To say what is wrong with someone or something
296
3.4
To say your opinion or feelings openly even when it is difficult
180
3.1
Give your opinion clearly and firmly even when it is difficult
142
6.8
Publicly criticize someone or something strongly
90
4.6
To make someone look silly in a mean way so others laugh at them
40
7.8
To say bad things about someone without a good reason to make them seem less important
39
7.9
To say or write bad things about someone to harm them
33
7.7
To speak badly about someone or something to show little respect
32
7.7
To say in public that something is bad or wrong
30
7.7
To say harmful or false things about someone to hurt them
23
8.2
To say angry, insulting things about someone or something
17
7.0
To say your opinion or complain loudly and openly
11
7.6
To speak badly about someone behind their backs
8
9.3
To criticize someone publicly to make them feel ashamed
8
7.7
To publicly make fun of a person or group by copying their style
3
8.0
To criticize someone or something very strongly in public
3
9.5
Say bad things about someone in public to show others what they did
1
8.4
Say or do things that make someone seem less respected
1
9.9
To criticize someone angrily using harsh words
To say bad things about someone in public to make them feel ashamed
Speak badly about someone or something to other people
Antonyms
How Critical
- Formal
142
6.8
- Archaic
1
9.9
- Formal
25
6.9
653
3.3
80
2.9
Surface Forms
Etymology
Animadvert comes from Latin parts animus 'mind' and advertere 'to turn toward'. So to animadvert is to 'turn your mind toward' someone in a way that notices and points out faults, which is why it means to criticize or speak badly about someone.