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Animadvert (Verb)

Meaning 1

Express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation; "John spoke up at the meeting".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The senator was not afraid to animadvert on the proposed bill, stating her deep concerns about its implications.
  • At the town hall meeting, numerous members of the public stood up to animadvert on the proposed development plans.
  • During the heated discussion, she chose to animadvert on the committee's decision, citing several potential flaws.
  • As the forum moderator, she encouraged everyone to animadvert on the pressing issues, ensuring that all voices were heard.
  • Despite knowing he would face opposition, the activist decided to animadvert on the government's policies, refusing to remain silent.

Synonyms

  • Speak Up
  • Speak Out
  • Opine
  • Sound Off

Hypernyms

  • Declare

Hyponyms

  • Editorialise
  • Editorialize

Meaning 2

Express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The politician's opponent animadverted on his lack of attention to the country's economic problems during the debate.
  • She animadverted upon the company's decision to cut employee benefits in such an uncertain economic climate.
  • He spoke out at the meeting, animadverting on the manager's mishandling of the recent product launch.
  • Her review animadverted on the author's prose style, calling it pretentious and overly complex.
  • The teacher animadverted upon the student's poor work habits and tardiness before offering suggestions for improvement.

Hypernyms

  • Criminate
  • Censure

Related Words

  • Animadversion (noun)
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