1. To speak to someone in a very critical or insulting way; to scold: Many people reviled the politician for his negative sanctions against other countries because they caused a significant loss in the values of the stock markets.

The company's decision to raise prices for its products reviles many customers to the extent that sales have decreased significantly.

2. Etymology: from French reviler, "despise"; from re-, "again" + vil, "vile" or "disgusting, worthless." © ALL rights are reserved.

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