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reprimand vs animadvert

animadvert vs reprimand

reprimand is a noun but animadvert is not a noun.

reprimand and animadvert both are verbs.

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

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