as in hated
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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
Something in me reviled at reading many books on the subject.
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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
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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The Republican field hated DeSantis An initial begrudging respect for DeSantis quickly faded once the campaign got underway.Philip Elliott, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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The girls did not seem to relish the fame and hated talking about themselves in interviews, while the boys seemed to thrive in the spotlight and bought jewelry and had boat parties.Joshua Dudley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Similar to other investigations and reports, the task force sharply criticized the agency responsible for safeguarding America's top democratic leaders.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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During the latter inferno, which destroyed 1,600 structures from Westlake Village to Malibu, the school’s policy was questioned and criticized.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety However, much like Qatar — which hosted the World Cup in 2022 — FIFA’s decision has already been attacked by human rights groups.Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Others, however, argued that Neely had not physically attacked anyone, and that Penny should not have held him in a prolonged chokehold.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Reviled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reviled. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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