Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

animadvert

verb
/ˌæn.ɪ.mædˈvɜːrt/
Definition
To comment critically or to make a remark about something; to express disapproval or criticism.
Examples
  • She did not hesitate to animadvert on the poor quality of the report.
  • During the meeting, he animadverted on the delays in the project timeline.
Meaning
The act of turning one’s attention to, or to speak or write about someone else’s actions in a critical manner.
Synonyms
  • criticize
  • censure
  • comment
  • reproach
  • condemn