revile

[ ri-vahyl ]

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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.

Origin of revile

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

Other words for revile

1	abuse, vilify, vituperate, berate, disparage

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Other words from revile

re·vile·ment, noun
re·vil·er, noun
re·vil·ing·ly, adverb
un·re·vil·ing, adjective

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How to use revile in a sentence

Then followed another column, reviling the cowardly fools, as they were termed, whom captivity had converted into fanatics.
My Ten Years' Imprisonment | Silvio Pellico
It happened more than once that these faithful messengers were driven out of town, pursued with stones as well as reviling.
Silver Chimes in Syria | W. S. Nelson
She made no open accusations, not she; not a harsh or reviling word crossed her lips.
The conquest of Rome | Matilde Serao
“Obstinate reviles,” says the legend; and you should see Obstinate reviling.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XXII (of 25) | Robert Louis Stevenson
He had to nip his tongue with his beak till it bled to compel himself by sheer pain to abstain from reviling his predecessor.
Wood Magic | Richard Jefferies

British Dictionary definitions for revile

revile

/ (rɪˈvaɪl) /

verb

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

Origin of revile

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

Derived forms of revile

revilement, noun
reviler, noun

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