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abuse vs revile

revile vs abuse

abuse is a noun but revile is not a noun.

abuse and revile both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abuse Yes No Yes No
revile No No Yes No
As verbs, revile is a hyponym of abuse; that is, revile is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than abuse:
  • abuse: use foul or abusive language towards
  • revile: spread negative information about
Other hyponyms of abuse include slang, rail, vilify, vituperate, curse.
abuse (noun) revile (noun)
improper or excessive use
cruel or inhumane treatment
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
abuse (verb) revile (verb)
change the inherent purpose or function of something spread negative information about
use wrongly or improperly or excessively
use foul or abusive language towards
treat badly
Difference between abuse and revile

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