An·i·mad·vert v. i. [imp. & p. p. Animadverted; p. pr. & vb. n. Animadverting.]
  1. To take notice; to observe; -- commonly followed by that.
  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. [Archaic]
  Syn: -- To remark; comment; criticise; censure.
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