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Revile


REVI'LE, verb transitive [re and vile.]

To reproach; to treat with opprobrious and contemptuous language.

She revileth him to his face.

Thou shalt not revile the gods. Exodus 22:28.

Blessed are ye when men shall revile you. Matthew 5:11.

REVI'LE, noun Reproach; contumely; contemptuous language. [Not in use.]