revile
Use Revile in a sentence
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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revile (rɪˈvaɪl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| to use abusive or scornful language against (someone or something) | |
| [C14: from Old French reviler, from | |
| re'vilement | |
| —n | |
| re'viler | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
revile
c.1300, from O.Fr. reviler "consider vile, despise," from re-, intensive prefix, + vil (see vile).
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Example sentences
Even people who revile his reflexes acknowledge his charm.
He frequently commanded some friar to revile him with reproachful language.
The general public embraces these hotels as much as the architectural elite revile them.
If that body politic doesn't openly revile him, they aren't even worthy of the moniker of reform.
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