revilement

re·vile

R0207700 (rĭ-vīl′)v. re·viled, re·vil·ing, re·viles v.tr. To assail with scornful or abusive language; vituperate. See Synonyms at scold.v.intr. To use scornful or abusive language.

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[Middle English revilen, from Old French reviler : re-, re- + vil, vile; see vile.]

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re·vile′ment n.re·vil′er n.re·vil′ing·ly adv.

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revilement - a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team"contumely, insult, vilification, abusediscourtesy, disrespect - an expression of lack of respectlow blow - unscrupulous abusebillingsgate, scurrility - foul-mouthed or obscene abusestinger, cut - a remark capable of wounding mentally; "the unkindest cut of all"invective, vituperation, vitriol - abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

revilement

nounHarsh, often insulting language:abuse, billingsgate, contumely, invective, obloquy, railing, reviling, scurrility, scurrilousness, vituperation.