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- [ri-vahyl]
- /rɪˈvaɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ri-vahyl]
- /rɪˈvaɪl/
Definitions of reviler word
- verb with object reviler to assail with contemptuous or opprobrious language; address or speak of abusively. 1
- verb without object reviler to speak abusively. 1
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Origin of reviler
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English revilen < Middle French reviler. See re-, vile
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Reviler
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reviler 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.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
reviler usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reviler
noun reviler
- amazon — In Greek mythology, the Amazons were a tribe of women who were very good at fighting.
- amazons — a river in N South America, flowing E from the Peruvian Andes through N Brazil to the Atlantic Ocean: the largest river in the world in volume of water carried. 3900 miles (6280 km) long.
- aristarch — a severe critic.
- backbiter — to attack the character or reputation of (a person who is not present).
- blamers — to hold responsible; find fault with; censure: I don't blame you for leaving him.
Antonyms for reviler
noun reviler
- complimenter — a person who compliments
Top questions with reviler
- what is a reviler?
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