REVILING

 [ri-vahyl]  

re·vile

   [ri-vahyl] verb, re·viled, re·vil·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to assail with contemptuous or opprobrious language; address or speak of abusively.
verb (used without object)
2.
to speak abusively.

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Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English revilen < Middle French reviler. See re-, vile

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

Synonyms
1. abuse, vilify, vituperate, berate, disparage.

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