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- Dictionaryvitriol/ˈvɪtrɪəl/
noun
- 1. bitter criticism or malice: "her mother's sudden gush of fury and vitriol"
- 2. sulphuric acid: archaic, literary "it was as if his words were spraying vitriol on her face"
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Vitriol can mean either bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism, or a sulfate of any of various metals. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of vitriol from Merriam-Webster.
Vitriol is a noun that means violent hate and anger expressed through severe criticism. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words and phrases from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Vitriol is a noun that means violent hate and anger expressed through severe criticism. Learn more about its synonyms, related words, and usage examples from various sources.
Vitriol is a general term for sulfates of certain metals, such as iron, copper, cobalt, zinc and aluminum. The word comes from Latin vitriolus, meaning "small glass", and the term also refers to sulfuric acid and its derivatives.
Vitriol is harsh, nasty criticism. You may have deserved some blame when the cake didn't rise, but the head chef's stream of vitriol was unnecessary.
Vitriol is a term for sulfuric acid or any of its salts, such as copper, iron or zinc sulfate. It can also mean harsh or bitter speech or writing. Learn more about its origin, usage and related words.
Vitriol can refer to a type of acid, a salt, or a harsh and bitter speech or writing. Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of vitriol from Collins English Dictionary.
