Vitriol
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Vitriol [vi-tree-uhl]

NOUN

NOUN

  • Bitter criticism or malice.

  • Something highly caustic or severe in effect.

  • Sulphuric acid.

Example

“The actors detest vitriol.”

“The journalist could not bear the vitriol and decided to resign.”

Synonyms

Nastiness, Sarcasm, Venom, Censure, Reproval, Denunciation, Disapproval

Antonyms

Love, Respect, Approval, Agreement, Accord, Adjust