English verb: animadvert | |||
1. | animadvert (communication) express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation | ||
Samples | John spoke up at the meeting. | ||
Synonyms | opine, sound off, speak out, speak up | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
Broader (hypernym) | declare | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | editorialise, editorialize | ||
2. | animadvert (communication) express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | censure, criminate, reprimand | ||