re·vile 
/rɪˈvajəl/ verb
re·viles; re·viled; re·vil·ing /rɪˈvajəl/ verb [+ obj] formal : to speak about (someone or something) in a very critical or insulting way
▪ Many people reviled him for his callous behavior. — usually used as (be) reviled ▪ The committee's decision was reviled by reporters. ▪ The policy was reviled as racist. [=people said that the policy was racist]
▪ Many people reviled him for his callous behavior. — usually used as (be) reviled ▪ The committee's decision was reviled by reporters. ▪ The policy was reviled as racist. [=people said that the policy was racist]
