Revile

usgb/rɪˈvaɪl/
verb

To criticize or insult someone strongly and publicly.

The politician was reviled by the public for his controversial statements.
Visual representation of "revile" - To criticize or insult someone strongly and publicly.

Often appears as...

  • revile someone for
  • revile as
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Negative connotation

The word 'revile' carries a strong negative feeling toward someone for their actions or words.

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Activists reviled the company for polluting the river.
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Public criticism

'Revile' commonly refers to criticism done openly, possibly in the media or at public events.

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Celebrities are often reviled on social platforms for their mistakes.
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Intense insult

To 'revile' means not just to insult, but to do so with strong emotion or intensity.

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The actor was reviled with such vehemence, it made headlines.
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