Animadvert (verb)
an-im-ad-vert
to comment unfavorably or critically.
First recorded in 1630–40. From the Latin animadvertere, meaning “to heed, censure;” combines animum, meaning “mind,” + advertere, meaning “to notice or advert.”
Example sentences
“It’s so easy to lament and animadvert on subjects you lack understanding in.
Praetorian (adj) (noun) pri-taw-ree-un of or relating to a praetor (a magistrate in the Roman republic). a soldier of the Praetorian Guard (Roman imperial army) First recorded in 1375–1425; late…
