revile
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re·vile

verb \ri-ˈvī(-ə)l\
re·viledre·vil·ing

Definition of REVILE

transitive verb
: to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
intransitive verb
: to use abusive language : rail
re·vile·ment \-ˈvī(-ə)l-mənt\ noun
re·vil·er noun

Examples of REVILE

  1. Many people reviled him for his callous behavior.

Origin of REVILE

Middle English, from Anglo-French reviler to despise, from re- + vil vile
First Known Use: 14th century

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