animadvert

[US]/ˌænɪˈmæd.vɜːrt/
[UK]/ˌænɪˈmædvɜːrt/

Translation

vto express criticism or disapproval formally; to criticize someone or something severely
na severe criticism
Word Forms
Past Tenseanimadverted
Past Participleanimadverted
Present Participleanimadverting
Third Person Singularanimadverts

Phrases & Collocations

animadvert upon something

animadvert without qualification

to animadvert harshly

animadvert with disapproval

animadvert formally

animadvert in writing

animadvert verbally

animadvert publicly

Example Sentences

he animadverted on her lack of punctuality.

the lawyer animadverted to a technicality in the contract.

she animadverted on his careless remarks.

the judge animadverted against the prosecutor's line of questioning.

he animadverted sharply on the proposal.

the professor animadverted on the student's lack of preparation.

she animadverted to his failure to acknowledge her contribution.

the reviewer animadverted on several aspects of the manuscript.

he animadverted against the proposed changes to the policy.

the editor animadverted on the writer's use of clichés.

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