revile
[ ri-vahyl ]
/ rɪˈvaɪl /
verb (used with object), re·viled, re·vil·ing.
to assail with contemptuous or opprobrious language; address or speak of abusively.
verb (used without object), re·viled, re·vil·ing.
to speak abusively.
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revile
/ (rɪˈvaɪl) /
verb
to use abusive or scornful language against (someone or something)
Derived forms of revile
revilement, nounreviler, nounWord Origin for revile
C14: from Old French reviler, from re- + vil vile
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