Revilement

re·vile  (r-vl)

v. re·viled, re·vil·ing, re·viles

v.tr.

To assail with abusive language; vituperate. See Synonyms at scold.

v.intr.

To use abusive language.

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[Middle English revilen, from Old French reviler : re-, re- + vil, vile; see vile.]

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re·vilement n.

re·viler n.

re·viling·ly adv.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

revilement - a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; "when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse"; "they yelled insults at the visiting team" contumely, insult, vilification, abuse discourtesy, disrespect - an expression of lack of respect low blow - unscrupulous abuse billingsgate, scurrility - foul-mouthed or obscene abuse stinger, cut - a remark capable of wounding mentally; "the unkindest cut of all" invective, vituperation, vitriol - abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will