Animadvert (Verb)
Meaning 1
Express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The critic's scathing review animadverted on the play's weak plot and poor acting.
- The teacher animadverted on the student's sloppy handwriting and careless mistakes.
- The politician's opponents animadverted on her decision to raise taxes, calling it reckless and irresponsible.
- The editor animadverted on the author's excessive use of jargon and overly complex sentence structures.
- The coach animadverted on the team's lack of discipline and poor sportsmanship during the game.
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Meaning 2
Express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation; "John spoke up at the meeting".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.