VITRIOL Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word vitriol. (close relations)
Definition of VITRIOL
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 |