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if you revile


Meanings
  • Verb

    To express strong disapproval or hatred towards someone or something.

    - "If you revile me, I will not associate with you."
    - "He reviles the thought of eating vegetables."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with if you revile
reconcile , compile , smile , tile
Variants
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if you like
Etymology
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The origin of the word 'revile' is from the Old French word 'reveler,' which means 'to reveal' or 'to uncover.' Over time, the meaning shifted to 'to speak evil of' or 'to curse.'


Trivia
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  1. The word 'revile' is often used interchangeably with the word 'abuse.',

  2. In some dialects, the past tense of 'revile' is 'reviled' instead of 'reviled'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Disapproval: The feeling of not liking or agreeing with someone or something.

  2. Contempt: A strong feeling of disrespect or disdain for someone or something.


Culture
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In literature, 'revile' is often used to describe strong emotional reactions towards someone or something. For example, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, Lady Macbeth reviles her husband for his cowardice. In music, the word 'revile' can be found in the title of the song 'Revile' by the band Disturbed.

How to Memorize "if you revile"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine someone expressing strong disapproval or hatred towards someone or something.
    - Visualize the facial expressions and body language that might accompany the word 'revile'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'revile' with strong emotions, such as anger or disgust.
    - Think of situations where you might use the word 'revile' to describe someone's behavior.

  3. mnemonics

    - Try creating a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: R - Reveal strong emotions, V - Voice hatred, I - Insult or criticize, L - Lash out with disdain.


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