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Word of the Day – Animadvert

By December 28, 2024February 8th, 2025Word of the Day

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.

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