Emily Dickinson Lexicon

RE-VILE, v.t. [re and vile. Rivilant is found in the Norman.]

To reproach; to treat with opprobrious and contemptuous language. She revileth him to his face. – Swift. Thou shalt not revile the gods. – Exod. xxii. Blessed are ye when men shall revile you. – Matth. v.