Definition

The action of speaking about someone or something in a very critical or insulting way.

Example

The politician faced revilement from the public after his controversial remarks.

Conversation

Did you hear the revilement directed at the team after the game last night?

Yeah, it was pretty harsh, but they need to step up their game.

I wonder if the players actually pay attention to all that negative talk.

I think they do, but hopefully, they use it as motivation instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Revilement → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "vile" (from Latin "vile" meaning base or worthless) and the suffix "-ment" (indicating the action or result of). The word "revilement" refers to the act of speaking abusively or contemptuously about someone again, emphasizing the action of insulting or denigrating.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vile' meaning base or worthless, and 're-' meaning again, to remember that 'revilement' is the act of insulting someone again.

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