This verb means to revile, abuse, or rail at someone in return for their abuse. Peter uses it in 1 Peter 2:23 describing Jesus's conduct during his passion: 'When he was reviled, he did not revile in return.' Classical usage established this as reciprocal abuse—responding to insults with insults. The compound (ἀντι-λοιδορέω) combines 'in return' with 'revile,' emphasizing the tit-for-tat nature. Spanish 'injuriaba-en-respuesta' (insulted in response), French preservation of the Greek, and German 'zurück-schmähen' (revile back) all capture the reciprocal dynamic.