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. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To consider or remark by way of criticism or censure; to express censure; -- with on or upon. [ 1913 Webster ]

I should not animadvert on him . . . if he had not used extreme severity in his judgment of the incomparable Shakespeare. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To take cognizance judicially; to inflict punishment. [ Archaic ] Grew. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- To remark; comment; criticise; censure. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who animadverts; a censurer; also [ Obs. ], a chastiser. [ 1913 Webster ]