Definition of: revile

(ri·vīl′) v. ·viled, ·vil·ing v.t.
To assail with abusive or contemptuous language; vilify; abuse.
—v.i. To use abusive or contemptuous language. [<OF reviler treat as vile <re- + vil vile]
—re·vile′ment noun
—re·vil′er noun
—re·vil′ing·ly adverb Synonyms: abuse, asperse, calumniate, defame, malign, reproach, slander, traduce, upbraid, vilify. See ABUSE, ASPERSE. Antonyms: see synonyms for PRAISE.