ANIMADVERT Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word animadvert. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| berate | verbv | |||||
verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| blame | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed • a reproach for some lapse or misdeed adjective satellite • expletives used informally as intensifiers verb • put or pin the blame on • harass with constant criticism • attribute responsibility to | ||||||
| castigate | verbv | |||||
verb • censure severely • inflict severe punishment on | ||||||
| censure | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • harsh criticism or disapproval • the state of being excommunicated verb • rebuke formally | ||||||
| chastise | verbv | |||||
verb • censure severely | ||||||
| chide | verbv | |||||
verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| condemn | verbv | |||||
verb • express strong disapproval of • declare or judge unfit for use or habitation • compel or force into a particular state or activity • demonstrate the guilt of (someone) • pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law • appropriate (property) for public use | ||||||
| criticize | verbv | |||||
verb • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws • act as a critic | ||||||
| denounce | verbv | |||||
verb • speak out against • to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful • announce the termination of, as of treaties • give away information about somebody | ||||||
| disapprove | verbv | |||||
verb • consider bad or wrong • deem wrong or inappropriate | ||||||
| fault | nounn | |||||
noun • a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention • an imperfection in an object or machine • the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection • (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other • (electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.) • responsibility for a bad situation or event • (sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area) verb • put or pin the blame on | ||||||
| lambaste | verbv | |||||
verb • beat with a cane • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| rebuke | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| reprimand | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • rebuke formally • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| reproach | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a mild rebuke or criticism • disgrace or shame verb • express criticism towards | ||||||
| reprove | verbv | |||||
verb • take to task | ||||||
| scold | verbv | |||||
noun • someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault verb • censure severely or angrily • show one's unhappiness or critical attitude | ||||||
| upbraid | verbv | |||||
verb • express criticism towards | ||||||
| opine | verbv | |||||
verb • express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation • expect, believe, or suppose | ||||||
| sound off | verbv | |||||
verb • express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation • start playing • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness | ||||||
