revile

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revile

(verb)

Meaning

to criticize in an abusive manner

Example

"The teacher did not hesitate to revile the student's careless mistakes."

Synonyms

scolddenouncevituperate

Antonyms

praisecommend

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'revilare', meaning to vilify again.
Related word forms
  • verb: reviled
  • noun: revilement

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