Revile

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -aɪl

Origin

From Middle English revilen, from re + Old French aviler ("to make vile or cheap, disprize, disesteem"), from a- ("to") + vil ("vile, cheap"); see vile.

Full definition of revile

Verb

1. To attack (someone) with abusive language.
• Bible, 1 Peter ii. 23who, when he was reviled, reviled not again
• ShakespeareAnd did not she herself revile me there?

Synonyms

• reproach
• scold
• vilify
• vituperate

Noun

1. (obsolete) reproach; revilingThe gracious Judge, without revile, replied. — Milton.

Anagrams

• levier, liever, relive