as in hates
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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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There’s this dynamic early on in the film where the audience, seeing things from Jessie’s perspective, really hates Lily and look at her as a villain.
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Everybody hates Israel because of this.
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How can people with such a strong attachment to faith and family vote for someone who criticizes religious leaders and defies so many ethical standards?
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Read's suit criticizes police for not searching the home where O'Keefe was found for blood, fingerprints or DNA evidence.
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Trump blames vandalism for the troubles with the reflecting pool renovation, announces people are being arrested.
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Jessie blames technology for toy misfortunes, getting angry at all forms of technology, even those already discarded.
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“Reviles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviles. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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