The meaning of REVILE is to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate. How to use revile in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Revile.

REVILE definition: to assail with contemptuous or opprobrious language; address or speak of abusively. See examples of revile used in a sentence.

REVILE definition: 1. to criticize someone strongly, or say unpleasant things to or about someone: 2. to criticize…. Learn more.

revile (rɪˈvaɪl) vb to use abusive or scornful language against (someone or something) [C14: from Old French reviler, from re- + vil vile]

revile in British English (rɪˈvaɪl ) verb to use abusive or scornful language against (someone or something)

Definition of revile verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb revile, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Definitions of revile verb spread negative information about synonyms: rail, vilify, vituperate

5 days ago · revile (third-person singular simple present reviles, present participle reviling, simple past and past participle reviled) (ambitransitive) To attack (someone) with abusive language. …

REVILE meaning: to speak about (someone or something) in a very critical or insulting way usually used as (be) reviled