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an·i·mad·vert  (n-md-vûrt)

intr.v. an·i·mad·vert·ed, an·i·mad·vert·ing, an·i·mad·verts

To remark or comment critically, usually with strong disapproval or censure: "a man . . . who animadverts on miserly patients, egocentric doctors, psychoanalysis and Lucky Luciano with evenhanded fervor" (Irwin Faust).

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[Middle English animadverten, to notice, from Latin animadvertere : animus, mind; see an- in Indo-European roots + advertere, to turn toward; see adverse.]

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animadvert [ˌænɪmædˈvɜːt]

vb (intr)

1. (usually foll by on or upon) to comment with strong criticism (upon); make censorious remarks (about)

2. to make an observation or comment

[from Latin animadvertere to notice, pay attention, from animus mind + advertere to turn to, from vertere to turn]

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	animadvert - express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation; "John spoke up at the meeting" opine, sound off, speak out, speak up declare - state emphatically and authoritatively; "He declared that he needed more money to carry out the task he was charged with" editorialise, editorialize - insert personal opinions into an objective statement
	2.	animadvert - express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark censure, reprimand, criminate - rebuke formally