I. rə̇ˈvīl, rēˈ-, esp before pause or consonant -īəl verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English revilen, from Middle French reviler to despise, regard as vile, from re- + -viler (from vil vile) — more at vile
transitive verb
: to subject to verbal abuse : address or assail with opprobrious language : rail at
intransitive verb
: to use contemptuous or opprobrious language : rail
Synonyms: see scold
II. noun
( -s )
obsolete : a reviling remark or speech ; also : reviling