reviled
Example Sentences
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That was the case with 2003’s critically reviled bomb “Gigli” starring a then-engaged Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The CJP quickly gained a huge following online, turning one of the most reviled insects into a symbol of defiance and resilience with 26 million followers on Instagram.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Cortés remains a reviled figure to many in Mexico.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2026
Take Halle Berry, one of the more famous examples of the post-Oscar slump, winning best actress in 2001 for “Monster’s Ball” before starring in the critically reviled bomb that was 2004’s standalone “Catwoman” film.
From Salon ● Mar. 22, 2026
Throughout history, leprosy has been one of the most misunderstood, feared, and reviled diseases in the world.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
