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REVILE Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word revile. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word revile. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words 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

Best Hypernyms For REVILE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for revile, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
abuse blackguard clapperclaw shout

Alternatives for VILIFY

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