Synonyms

revile

American

[ri-vahyl] / rɪˈvaɪl /

verb (used with object)

reviled, reviling

to assail with contemptuous or opprobrious language; address or speak of abusively.

Synonyms:

disparage, berate, vituperate, vilify, abuse

verb (used without object)

reviled, reviling

to speak abusively.

revile British

/ rɪˈvaɪl /

verb

to use abusive or scornful language against (someone or something)

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Other Word Forms

revilement noun
reviler noun
revilingly adverb
unreviling adjective

Etymology

Origin of revile

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English revilen, from Middle French reviler; re-, vile

Example Sentences

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Critics revile them for inflating housing costs, upending neighborhoods and contributing to the forces pushing locals and Native Hawaiians to leave Hawaii for less expensive states.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2024

Her life of looking closely at those we would rather revile or ignore has earned her attention in return.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2023

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely,

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023

Situations like this are exactly why we rightly revile Rupert.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2023

Oh, a wife may revile such a man with every silent curse she knows.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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