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revile

[ ri-vahyl ]
/ rɪˈvaɪl /
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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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Origin of revile

First recorded in1275–1325; Middle English revilen, from Middle French reviler; see re-, vile

OTHER WORDS FROM revile

re·vile·ment, nounre·vil·er, nounre·vil·ing·ly, adverbun·re·vil·ing, adjective
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Words related to revile

berate, castigate, chide, criticize, denounce, disparage, scorn, vilify, abuse, admonish, blame, censure, denigrate, lambaste, lecture, ream, reprimand, reproach, reprobate, reprove

How to use revile in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for revile

revile
/ (rɪˈvaɪl) /
verb
to use abusive or scornful language against (someone or something)

Derived forms of revile

revilement, nounreviler, noun

Word Origin for revile

C14: from Old French reviler, from re- + vil vile
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