reviled

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Reviled by critics at the time, the band later gained critical respect for its catchy, upbeat music.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2019

Reviled by many back home in Boston, he was embraced by those in the Vatican who took him in after he could no longer cling to power in his archdiocese.

From New York Times • Dec. 20, 2017

Reviled though it was, All-Star, too, was a big success for DC, so it’s no surprise that they would be returning to the well again.

From Forbes • Apr. 24, 2015

Reviled by many, it nonetheless includes a degree of humor and a semblance of an ethical conclusion.

From The Guardian • Jul. 31, 2014

But Báli, though I humbly sued, Reviled me in his furious mood: “Out on thee, wretch!” in wrath he cried With many a bitter taunt beside.

From The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse by Griffith, Ralph T. H. (Ralph Thomas Hotchkin)