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- [ri-vahyl]
- /rɪˈvaɪl/
- /rɪˈvaɪl/
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- [ri-vahyl]
- /rɪˈvaɪl/
Definitions of reviled word
- verb with object reviled to assail with contemptuous or opprobrious language; address or speak of abusively. 1
- verb without object reviled to speak abusively. 1
- adjective reviled spoken or written about using abusive or scornful language 0
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Origin of reviled
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English revilen < Middle French reviler. See re-, vile
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Parts of speech for Reviled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reviled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
reviled usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reviled
adj reviled
- insulted — to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.
verb reviled
- badmouthed — Simple past tense and past participle of badmouth.
- basted — to beat with a stick; thrash; cudgel.
- calumniated — Simple past tense and past participle of calumniate.
- denigrated — Simple past tense and past participle of denigrate.
- denounced — Simple past tense and past participle of denounce.
adjective reviled
- despised — Simple past tense and past participle of despise.
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