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Vitriol
Meaning
Noun
●
Any of various
metal
sulphates.
●
In Chemistry:
Oil of
vitriol
(sulphuric acid).
●
Bitterly
abusive
language.
Verb
●
To
subject
to
bitter
verbal
abuse.
●
In Metallurgy & Chemistry:
To
dip
in
dilute
sulphuric acid
; to pickle.
●
To vitriolize.
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Origin
vitriol
English
vitriolum
Latin
vitrum
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
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Negativity
Hostility
Hatred
Bile
Invective
Derision
Condescension
Indignation
Bitterness
Nastiness
Hatefulness
Outrage
Animosity
Scorn
Bigotry
Anger
Rage
Vehemence
Hate
Cynicism
Ire
Snark
Rhetoric
Contempt
Racism
Antagonism
Acrimony
Vituperation
Rudeness
Vileness
Defensiveness
Ridicule
Idiocy
Arrogance
Hypocrisy
Disdain
Jealousy
Sadness
Disgust
Lye
Resentment
Envy
Criticism
Personal Attacks
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