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Definition of Revilement
1. Noun. A rude expression intended to offend or hurt. "They yelled insults at the visiting team"
Generic synonyms: Discourtesy, Disrespect
Specialized synonyms: Low Blow, Billingsgate, Scurrility, Cut, Stinger, Invective, Vitriol, Vituperation
Derivative terms: Abuse, Contumelious, Insult, Revile, Vilify
Definition of Revilement
1. n. The act of reviling; also, contemptuous language; reproach; abuse.
Definition of Revilement
1. Noun. The act of reviling. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Revilement
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Revilement
Literary usage of Revilement
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation by Jeremy Bentham (1823)
"And thus we have two genera or kinds of offences against reputation merely; to
wit, 1. Defamation: and, 2. Vilification, or revilement*. ..."
2. The American Historical Review by American Historical Association (1902)
"The Social Revolt in 1381 revilement.1 This is no longer the work of a chronicler
seeking to relate the truth, but that of an advocate striving to place the ..."
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