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an·i·mad·vert
 animadvert
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- pronunciation:
- ae
n
maed
vuhrt
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
animadverts, animadverting, animadverted |
| definition: |
to make remarks of criticism or disapproval (usu. fol. by "on" or "upon").
The Senator roundly animadverted upon the hypocrisy of his colleagues.Days after she publicly animadverted upon the new regime, she was arrested. |
| related words: |
carp, disapprove, rail |
| derivation: |
animadverter (n.) |
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