REVILE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word revile. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for REVILE
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| vilify | verbv | |||||
verb • spread negative information about | ||||||
| vituperate | verbv | |||||
verb • spread negative information about | ||||||
| calumniate | verbv | |||||
verb • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||
| reproach | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a mild rebuke or criticism • disgrace or shame verb • express criticism towards | ||||||
| scold | verbv | |||||
noun • someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault verb • censure severely or angrily • show one's unhappiness or critical attitude | ||||||
| abuse | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • cruel or inhumane treatment • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt • improper or excessive use verb • treat badly • change the inherent purpose or function of something • use foul or abusive language towards • use wrongly or improperly or excessively | ||||||
| belittle | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • express a negative opinion of • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||
| berate | verbv | |||||
verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| castigate | verbv | |||||
verb • censure severely • inflict severe punishment on | ||||||
| censure | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • harsh criticism or disapproval • the state of being excommunicated verb • rebuke formally | ||||||
| condemn | verbv | |||||
verb • express strong disapproval of • declare or judge unfit for use or habitation • compel or force into a particular state or activity • demonstrate the guilt of (someone) • pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law • appropriate (property) for public use | ||||||
| defame | verbv | |||||
verb • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||
| denigrate | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||
| disparage | verbv | |||||
verb • express a negative opinion of | ||||||
| excoriate | verbv | |||||
verb • express strong disapproval of • tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading | ||||||
| insult | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt • a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect verb • treat, mention, or speak to rudely | ||||||
| lambaste | verbv | |||||
verb • beat with a cane • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| malign | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • evil or harmful in nature or influence adjective satellite • having or exerting a malignant influence verb • speak unfavorably about | ||||||
| rebuke | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • censure severely or angrily | ||||||
| reprimand | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • rebuke formally • censure severely or angrily | ||||||