as in hates
formal
to speak about (someone or something) in a very critical or insulting way
Many people reviled him for his callous behavior.
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Friedlander is a pop culture and entertainment journalist based in Los Angeles who hates coffee but loves Coke Zero.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026 -
Ennis hates this — no kids, remember?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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Whatley outlines public safety priorities, criticizes Cooper Beyond the specific proposal, Whatley said public safety would be a central focus of his Senate campaign and potential term in office.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Quintanilla criticizes opponents Johnson and Allred for wealth, stock trades, and immigration votes, positioning himself as a candidate who prioritizes immigrant families, small businesses, drug rehabilitation, senior relief, and local development programs.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The latter is a nonstarter for William, who blames the Army, especially Captain Ezekiel Richardson, for Jane’s death.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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For his plight, Corby blames a female co-worker who was hired three years after him but was regularly given better assignments.—
Eric Magnuson,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Reviles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviles. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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