Associations to the word «Animadvert»
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Wiktionary
ANIMADVERT, verb. (obsolete) (intransitive) To consider.
ANIMADVERT, verb. (archaic) (legal) (intransitive) To turn judicial attention (to); to punish or criticise.
ANIMADVERT, verb. To criticise, censure.
Dictionary definition
ANIMADVERT, verb. Express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation; "John spoke up at the meeting".
ANIMADVERT, verb. Express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark.
Wise words
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