revile

[ri-vahyl] / rɪˈvaɪl /

VERB

scold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

berate castigate chide criticize denounce disparage scorn vilify

STRONG

abuse admonish blame censure denigrate lambaste lecture ream reprimand reproach reprobate reprove vituperate

WEAK

give a talking-to lay down the law rake over the coals tongue-lash

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approve commend compliment laud praise

STRONG

applaud cherish exonerate

Example Sentences

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Her life of looking closely at those we would rather revile or ignore has earned her attention in return.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2023

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely,

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023

We can dislike her, but we are never permitted to revile her.

From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2021

“I’ve gone from being just a journalist to becoming some sort of symbol for people who either love me and my work or revile me and my work,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2021

“No, no. We revile Anastasia. We like Antonia, the other blonde,” Mom explained.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

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