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animadvert vs reprimand

reprimand vs animadvert

animadvert is not a noun while reprimand is a noun.

animadvert and reprimand both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
animadvert No No Yes No
reprimand Yes No Yes No
As verbs, reprimand is a hypernym of animadvert; that is, reprimand is a word with a broader meaning than animadvert:
  • animadvert: express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark
  • reprimand: rebuke formally
Other hypernyms of animadvert include censure, criminate.
animadvert (noun) reprimand (noun)
an act or expression of criticism and censure
animadvert (verb) reprimand (verb)
express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation rebuke formally
express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark censure severely or angrily
Difference between animadvert and reprimand

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