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(), v. t. & i.[imp. & p. p.Reviled (); p. pr. & vb. n.Reviling.] [Pref. re- + OF. aviler to make vile, depreciate, F. avilir; (L. ad.) + vil vile. See Vile.] To address or abuse with opprobrious and contemptuous language; to reproach. "And did not she herself revile me there?" Shak. Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again. 1 Pet. ii. 23. Syn. -- To reproach; vilify; upbraid; calumniate. Revile" n.Reproach; reviling. [Obs.] The gracious Judge, without revile, replied. Milton. スポンサード リンク
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