Reviled Meaning in English
word · lemma: revile
ɹiˈvaɪɫd
ri-VYLD
ɹɪvˈaɪld
ri-VYLD
Definition
Hated or strongly criticized by many people, often in a very public way.
Usage & Nuances
Typically formal or literary; used when someone or something is the subject of intense hatred or public criticism. Common with 'reviled figure', 'reviled policy', or 'reviled by'. Not everyday language—more for strong negative feelings.
Spanish: vilipendiado - despreciado - odiadoPortuguese (BR): detestado - odiado - desprezadoPortuguese (PT): odiado - desprezado - malvistoChinese (Simplified): 被唾骂的 - 被痛斥的 - 被憎恨的Chinese (Traditional): 被唾罵的 - 被痛斥的 - 被憎恨的Hindi: बहुत निंदित - घृणित - तिरस्कृतArabic: مكروه - محتقر - مذمومBengali: ঘৃণিত - নিন্দিতRussian: ненавидимый - осуждённыйJapanese: 非難された - 嫌われたVietnamese: bị lên án - bị căm ghétKorean: 비난받는 - 증오받는Turkish: yerilen - nefret edilenUrdu: نفرت زدہ - مذمت زدہIndonesian: bị chỉ trích gay gắt - bị căm ghét
Example Sentences
The unpopular law was reviled by many citizens.
basic
The dictator was reviled throughout the world.
basic
He felt hurt by how reviled he was on social media.
basic
The CEO became one of the most reviled people in the industry after the scandal.
natural
Despite being reviled in her hometown, she found acceptance elsewhere.
natural
You can’t please everyone—some will admire you, others might have you reviled.
natural