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VITRIOL Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word vitriol. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word vitriol. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for VITRIOL

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invective
nounn
noun

• abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

acerbity
nounn
noun

• a sharp bitterness

• a sharp sour taste

• a rough and bitter manner

acrimony
nounn
noun

• a rough and bitter manner

animosity
nounn
noun

• a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

asperity
nounn
noun

• something hard to endure

• harshness of manner

bitterness
nounn
noun

• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

• a rough and bitter manner

• the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth

• the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste

enmity
nounn
noun

• a state of deep-seated ill-will

• the feeling of a hostile person

gall
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle

• a skin sore caused by chafing

• abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury

• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

• a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats

• the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

verb

• become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

• irritate or vex

hostility
nounn
noun

• a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

• a state of deep-seated ill-will

• the feeling of a hostile person

• violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked

malice
nounn
noun

• feeling a need to see others suffer

• the quality of threatening evil

rancor
nounn
noun

• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

spite
verb, nounv, n
noun

• feeling a need to see others suffer

• malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty

verb

• hurt the feelings of

venom
verb, nounv, n
noun

• toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions)

• feeling a need to see others suffer

vituperation
nounn
noun

• abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

oil of vitriol
nounn
noun

• (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry

sulfuric acid
nounn
noun

• (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry

sulphuric acid
nounn
noun

• (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry

Best Hypernyms For VITRIOL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for vitriol, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
abuse acid assail attack contumely insult revilement round snipe subject vilification
Phrases (1)
lash out

Alternatives for INVECTIVE

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