Synonyms of reviling

reviling

verb

present participle of revile

as in hating

formal to speak about (someone or something) in a very critical or insulting way

Many people reviled him for his callous behavior.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hating
• criticizing
• blaming
• attacking
• denouncing
• condemning
• scolding
• detesting
• abhorring
• disparaging
• belittling
• admonishing
• decrying
• loathing
• censuring
• faulting
• knocking
• damning
• slamming
• execrating
• deprecating
• anathematizing
• panning
• abominating
• blasting
• convicting
• sentencing
• reprimanding
• chiding
• excommunicating
• dooming
• reprobating
• chastising
• dissing
• berating
• rebuking
• upbraiding
• cursing
• reproaching
• reprehending
• castigating
• ostracizing
• dispraising
• blacklisting
• raking
• reproving
• lambasting
• vituperating
• imprecating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• endorsing
• praising
• sanctioning
• indorsing
• extolling
• exalting
• commending
• glorifying
• lauding
• applauding
• saluting
• hailing
• touting
• honoring
• eulogizing
• sanctifying
• consecrating
• acclaiming
• blessing
• revering
• venerating
• hallowing