Definitions for reviles

reviles re·vile

Spelling: [ri-vahyl]
IPA: /rɪˈvaɪl/

Reviles is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 184 anagrams from letters in reviles (eeilrsv).

Definitions for reviles

verb (used with object)

  1. to assail with contemptuous or opprobrious language; address or speak of abusively.

verb (used without object)

  1. to speak abusively.

Origin of reviles

1275-1325; Middle English revilen Middle French reviler. See re-, vile

Examples for reviles

Loki reviles the gods, one after the other: at last he exchanges reproaches with Frey.

The man who then uses it becomes a fit object of contempt to him that he reviles.

He reviles me for my dates, and in his own diagrams proves the wisdom of my choice.

An indignant female reader, who reviles all the gentlemen in her neighbourhood because they don't take the ladies out.

Creusa flees to the altar, pursued by Ion who reviles her for her deed.

He curses and reviles the saints and the souls of the departed.

To this day there is no old lag that was ever exposed to his cruelty but reviles his memory.

The true primacy he reviles as "papalism," and would substitute a mere primacy of honor or "presidency."

Even in his day he reviles it as of no reputation, and this character it retains.

The law is plain; it says, He who reviles the name of Brahm shall die.

Word Value for reviles
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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