revile

[ ri-vahyl ]
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verb (used with object),re·viled, re·vil·ing.
  1. to assail with contemptuous or opprobrious language; address or speak of abusively.

verb (used without object),re·viled, re·vil·ing.
  1. to speak abusively.

Origin of revile

1
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English revilen, from Middle French reviler; see re-, vile

Other words for revile

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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British Dictionary definitions for revile

revile

/ (rɪˈvaɪl) /


verb
  1. to use abusive or scornful language against (someone or something)

Origin of revile

1
C14: from Old French reviler, from re- + vil vile

Derived forms of revile

  • revilement, noun
  • reviler, noun

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