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reviled

 

[ rɪˈvaɪld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

public condemnation

To revile is to criticize someone or something in an abusive or angrily insulting manner. This term expresses strong disapproval and is often associated with harsh language directed at a person or concept. It can indicate a widespread societal attitude towards a particular individual or groups, often in a public or communal setting. The act of reviling is usually accompanied by a sense of moral outrage or indignation.

Synonyms

abuse, condemn, denounce, scorn, vilify

Examples of usage

  • The politician was reviled by the public for his controversial statements.
  • She felt reviled by the harsh comments made by her peers.
  • Many artists have been reviled for challenging societal norms.

Translations

Translations of the word "reviled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desprezado

🇮🇳 गालियाँ दी गईं

🇩🇪 verachtet

🇮🇩 dihina

🇺🇦 зневажений

🇵🇱 zgwałcony

🇯🇵 非難された

🇫🇷 méprisé

🇪🇸 despreciado

🇹🇷 aşağılama

🇰🇷 비난받은

🇸🇦 محتقر

🇨🇿 opovrhovaný

🇸🇰 opovrhnutý

🇨🇳 被贬低的

🇸🇮 zaničevan

🇮🇸 fyrirbætta

🇰🇿 қорланған

🇬🇪 დამცირებული

🇦🇿 təhqir edilmiş

🇲🇽 despreciado

Etymology

The word 'revile' comes from the Middle English 'revilen', which is derived from the Old French 'reviler', meaning to insult or to use abusive language. The root can be traced further back to the Latin 'revilare', composed of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'vilis' meaning 'cheap' or 'worthless'. The evolution of the term reflects its association with degradation and contemptuous language. Historically, revilement was often used in contexts of public shaming or denunciation, particularly in political and religious discourse, where figures were reviled for their ideologies or actions. Over time, the usage of 'revile' has retained its negative connotations, frequently found in literary works to highlight societal grievances or moral outrage. Its application in modern language remains predominantly in discussions of public figures or controversial issues.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,369, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.