Synonyms of reviles

reviles

verb

present tense third-person singular of revile

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.

Related Words

• hates
• criticizes
• blames
• attacks
• denounces
• condemns
• detests
• loathes
• abhors
• abominates
• scolds
• disparages
• faults
• decries
• belittles
• admonishes
• deprecates
• censures
• damns
• knocks
• slams
• anathematizes
• pans
• dooms
• sentences
• excommunicates
• execrates
• chides
• blasts
• disses
• dispraises
• chastises
• ostracizes
• upbraids
• convicts
• reprimands
• berates
• reprehends
• rebukes
• reprobates
• castigates
• reproves
• reproaches
• curses
• rakes
• lambastes
• blacklists
• vituperates
• imprecates

Dissimilar Words

• approves
• endorses
• praises
• exalts
• sanctions
• commends
• extols
• lauds
• glorifies
• applauds
• hails
• salutes
• touts
• sanctifies
• consecrates
• eulogizes
• reveres
• honors
• blesses
• acclaims
• venerates
• hallows

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reviles

At a time when a majority of the country disapproves of—or actively reviles—the president, his name alone could end up limiting the program’s success. — Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026