Pronunciation: /ˈvɪtriəl/
noun a highly corrosive substance or criticism
A1 She was shocked by the vitriol in his words.
A2 The online comments were filled with vitriol and negativity.
B1 The political debate was marked by vitriol and personal attacks.
B2 The vitriol between the two rival companies was evident in their aggressive marketing strategies.
C1 The vitriol of his criticism was so harsh that it left a lasting impact on the team.
C2 Her vitriol towards her former friend was so intense that it ended their relationship for good.
adjective harsh or caustic in tone
A1 The vitriol comments online made me feel sad.
A2 She couldn't understand why her friend was being so vitriol towards her.
B1 The vitriol tone of the debate turned off many viewers.
B2 The journalist's vitriol criticism of the government sparked a heated discussion.
C1 The author's vitriol portrayal of the characters added depth to the novel.
C2 His vitriol sense of humor often left people speechless.
formal The political debate was filled with vitriol as each candidate attacked the other's policies.
informal I can't believe the vitriol that people are spewing on social media these days.
slang Why are you always spreading so much vitriol online? Can't you just be nice for once?
figurative The vitriol in her words was like a poison that seeped into every conversation she had.
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