The word 'revile' carries a strong negative feeling toward someone for their actions or words. Activists reviled the company for polluting the river.
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Public criticism
'Revile' commonly refers to criticism done openly, possibly in the media or at public events. Celebrities are often reviled on social platforms for their mistakes.
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Intense insult
To 'revile' means not just to insult, but to do so with strong emotion or intensity. The actor was reviled with such vehemence, it made headlines.