revile
verb | /revile/
criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
revile
verb | /revile/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMcriticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
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Examples
"The columnist would often revile public figures in scathing pieces."
"Protesters reviled the official as he left the building."
Mnemonic Trick
REVILE → RE + VILE: repeat vile words — verbally abuse someone.
Etymology
From Latin revilire “to revile, scold.”
Used for angry or abusive criticism.
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