reviling

Meanings

• Verb

  Speaking or writing words that are cruel, insulting, or abusive.

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Synonyms

calumniate , reproach , scold , vilify , vituperate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reviling
revel , levelled , devil , heavel , yevil

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Variants

List of all variants of reviling that leads to same result
revile , reviled , revilement , revilements , reviler , revilers , reviles , reviling

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Forms

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reviled, reviling, reviles, revilest, revilings

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Etymology

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From Old French revil, reproach, abuse, from re- 'back' + vil 'wicked, base, vile'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'reviling' is also used in the Bible to describe the actions of the Pharisees towards Jesus.

2. In some cultures, reviling is considered a form of therapy, where individuals are encouraged to express their anger and resentment towards others in order to release negative emotions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Abuse: Verbal or emotional mistreatment of another person.

2. Insult: A rude or offensive remark or action.

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Culture

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In literature, reviling is often used to portray conflict and tension between characters. In music, it is a common theme in rap and hip-hop genres, where artists use harsh language to express anger or disdain towards their opponents or enemies.

How to Memorize "reviling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone speaking cruelly or insultingly to another person. Visualize the tone of voice and the body language of the speaker.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reviling' with the feeling of anger or disdain towards someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'reviling' starts with the letter 'R' and sounds like 'revealing' but with a negative connotation.

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