revile

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

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.]
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