Animadvert

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.

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