An′i‐mad‐vert″ (�), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Animadverted; p. pr. & vb. n.Animadverting.] [L. animadvertere; animus mind + advertere to turn to; ad to + vertere to turn.] 1. To take notice; to observe; — commonly followed by that. Dr. H. More.
2. To consider or remark by way of criticism or censure; to express censure; — with on or upon.
I should not animadvert on him... if he had not used extreme severity in his judgment of the incomparable Shakespeare.
Dryden.
3. To take cognizance judicially; to inflict punishment. Grew.
Syn. — To remark; comment; criticise; censure.