revile — to criticize someone or something in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to criticize someone or something in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈvaɪl/
Korean meaning: 모독하다, 욕설하다, 악담하다
Korean pronunciation: 리**바**일
Example Sentences
- The food critic was reviled by chefs everywhere after his scathing review of molecular gastronomy.
- My cat seems to revile the vacuum cleaner with every fiber of her being.
- Students reviled the new cafeteria menu, calling it 'a crime against taste buds.'
revile
VERB//rɪˈvaɪl//
to criticize someone or something in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
an furious resident stands up pointing aggressively at a nervous official while shouting with an twisted, angry expression. The speaker's face shows pure rage with bared teeth and furrowed brows as harsh words flow out. The targeted official shrinks back in his chair looking hurt and defensive from the verbal assault. Other audience members around them show mixed reactions of shock and discomfort at the abusive language. someone criticizing another person in an abusive and angrily insulting manner
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From 14th century Old French 'reviler' meaning 'to make vile or contemptible.' It combines Latin 'vilis' (worthless, cheap) with the prefix 're-' to create the sense of 'making worthless again' or degrading someone's reputation.
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“The food critic was reviled by chefs everywhere after his scathing review of molecular gastronomy.”
“My cat seems to revile the vacuum cleaner with every fiber of her being.”
“Students reviled the new cafeteria menu, calling it 'a crime against taste buds.'”
“The politician was reviled in the press for his controversial statements.”
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