Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
revile
verb
/rɪˈvaɪl/
Definition
to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.
Examples
- He was reviled for his unsound policies.
- The politician was reviled by the public after the scandal.
- It’s not right to revile those who disagree with you.
Meaning
Revile means to speak about someone or something in a harsh and scornful way, showing strong disapproval or disdain.
Synonyms
- abuse
- denounce
- scorn
- berate
- vilify
