Definition & Meaning of "vitriol"

Vitriol

criticism or comments that are severely cruel and hurtful

(H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry

to vitriol

subject to bitter verbal abuse

expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol

vitriol

vitriolic

adj

vitriolic

adj

Example

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.

Critics unleashed a storm of vitriol towards the artist's new, provocative work.

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