vit
riol
Plural
vitriols
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criticism or comments that are severely cruel and hurtful
- 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.
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(H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry