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Vitriol
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criticism or comments that are severely cruel and hurtful
Example
Critics unleashed a storm of vitriol towards the artist's new, provocative work.
The comments section was filled with vitriol after the controversial announcement was made.
Rather than engage in hostile vitriol, we should have a respectful discussion of ideas.
02
(H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry
to vitriol
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subject to bitter verbal abuse
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expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol
