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- [an-uh-mad-vurt]
- /ˌæn ə mædˈvɜrt/
- /ˌæ.nɪ.mæd.ˈvɜːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-uh-mad-vurt]
- /ˌæn ə mædˈvɜrt/
Definitions of animadvert word
- verb animadvert to comment with strong criticism (upon); make censorious remarks (about) 3
- verb animadvert to make an observation or comment 3
- intransitive verb animadvert to comment (on or upon), esp. with disapproval; criticize adversely 3
- verb without object animadvert to comment unfavorably or critically (usually followed by on or upon): to animadvert at length upon his faulty use of English. 1
- verb with object animadvert Obsolete. to take cognizance or notice of. 1
- noun animadvert Pass criticism or censure on; speak out against. 1
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Origin of animadvert
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; < Latin animadvertere to heed, censure, equivalent to anim(um), accusative of animus (see animus) + advertere to advert1
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Parts of speech for Animadvert
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
animadvert popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
animadvert usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for animadvert
verb animadvert
- discipline — training to act in accordance with rules; drill: military discipline.
- castigate — If you castigate someone or something, you speak to them angrily or criticize them severely.
- chastise — If you chastise someone, you speak to them angrily or punish them for something wrong that they have done.
- scold — to find fault with angrily; chide; reprimand: The teacher scolded me for being late.
- denounce — If you denounce a person or an action, you criticize them severely and publicly because you feel strongly that they are wrong or evil.
Antonyms for animadvert
verb animadvert
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- forgive — to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
- sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
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