revile

🇺🇸 /rɪˈvaɪl/ 🇬🇧 /rɪˈvaɪl/
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verb
R

to speak about someone or something in a very critical or insulting way.

The angry crowd began to revile the politician, shouting insults at him.

translation

v. to speak about someone or something in a very critical or insulting way.

Word Forms

3rd Present reviles
Past reviled
Perfect reviled
Progressive reviling