Revilement: meaning, definitions and examples

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revilement

 

[ rɪˈvaɪlmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

abusive language

Revilement refers to the act of using harsh, abusive, or contemptuous language to criticize or insult someone. It can involve belittling someone publicly or privately, often driven by anger or frustration. This term conveys a strong sense of disdain and can indicate a complete lack of respect for the individual being targeted. Revilement can occur in both personal and political contexts, and its consequences can range from emotional harm to inciting conflict.

Synonyms

abuse, defamation, insult, slander

Examples of usage

  • The politician faced revilement for his controversial comments.
  • Her revilement of his ideas was evident during the debate.
  • The online revilement targeted several public figures.

Translations

Translations of the word "revilement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 denunciação

🇮🇳 निंदा

🇩🇪 Beschimpfung

🇮🇩 cemoohan

🇺🇦 обсценне слово

🇵🇱 zniewaga

🇯🇵 中傷

🇫🇷 injure

🇪🇸 injuria

🇹🇷 hakaret

🇰🇷 비방

🇸🇦 إهانة

🇨🇿 urážka

🇸🇰 urážka

🇨🇳 侮辱

🇸🇮 žalitev

🇮🇸 níð

🇰🇿 жамандау

🇬🇪 გინება

🇦🇿 təhqir

🇲🇽 insulto

Word origin

The word 'revilement' derives from the verb 'revile,' which has its roots in the Latin 'reviliare,' meaning 'to vilify or speak ill of.' This Latin term is a combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'vilis,' meaning 'cheap' or 'worthless.' The evolution of 'revile' into 'revilement' began in Middle English, where similar forms began to appear around the 14th century. The transition to its modern usage solidified in the 16th century as the English language expanded with more nuanced expressions of criticism and contempt. Over the centuries, 'revilement' has continued to embody the act of harsh verbal criticism, reflecting societal attitudes toward disputes and disagreements.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,510, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.