Revile (verb)

1. Express strong disapproval of; criticize severely.
2. Attack the reputation of (someone) with abusive language.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "speak evil of"): from old french reviler, from latin revilare, from re- (expressing intensive force) + vilare "to lower in worth".

Examples:

1. He was reviled by the press for his controversial views.
2. She reviled him for his betrayal.
3. The critics reviled the play as a cliche-ridden disaster.
4. He was reviled as a coward by his comrades.
5. The crowd reviled the losing team as they left the field.