as in hated
formal
to speak about (someone or something) in a very critical or insulting way
Many people reviled him for his callous behavior.
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Recent Examples of reviled
These weapons are reviled among human rights advocacy organizations and can have lasting civilian impacts.
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Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
In fact, however, he is not overlooked but derided or reviled -- the strength of the populace’s reactions is directly proportional to its horror at his accuracy.
—David Mamet, National Review, 21 Nov. 2024
Something in me reviled at reading many books on the subject.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
He was beloved by people as much as he was reviled by people.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024
The city was also home to Father Charles Coughlin, a Catholic priest who reviled Jews and spread antisemitic rhetoric during his radio show – which at its height was heard by perhaps 40 million people.
—Robert Gudmestad, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Inspired by Mary Magdalene, a figure both revered and reviled in Catholic scripture, twigs uses her as a muse to explore and reclaim her own sensual reality, carving space for vulnerability, longing, and strength in stillness.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
In fact, however, he is not overlooked but derided or reviled -- the strength of the populace’s reactions is directly proportional to its horror at his accuracy.
—David Mamet, National Review, 21 Nov. 2024
Something in me reviled at reading many books on the subject.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
He was beloved by people as much as he was reviled by people.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024
The city was also home to Father Charles Coughlin, a Catholic priest who reviled Jews and spread antisemitic rhetoric during his radio show – which at its height was heard by perhaps 40 million people.
—Robert Gudmestad, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Inspired by Mary Magdalene, a figure both revered and reviled in Catholic scripture, twigs uses her as a muse to explore and reclaim her own sensual reality, carving space for vulnerability, longing, and strength in stillness.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reviled
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Alice sometimes complained to Andrea that Gerry hated her.Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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His rule, however, was brutal, and he was hated and feared.N.T. Wright, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Some of Mangione's supporters have left messages of praise for him, while others have criticized the fundraising efforts.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bo French, the chairman of the Tarrant County, Texas, GOP, criticized Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti, alleging that an emphasis on DEI programs had undermined the military's effectiveness.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Caretakers at All Things Wild Rehabilitation believe that Polly, a 1-year-old Pekin duck who's missing part of her bill, was dumped at a pond by her former owner and attacked by a snapping turtle.Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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The site has previously been attacked by Ukrainian drones.David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Reviled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviled. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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