reviles; reviled; reviling
formal
: to speak about (someone or something) in a very critical or insulting way
Many people reviled him for his callous behavior.
—usually used as (be) reviledThe committee's decision was reviled by reporters.
The policy was reviled as racist. [=people said that the policy was racist]
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“Revile.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/revile. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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