VITRIOLIZING Synonyms

• a belittling comment

• the act of belittling

• tending to diminish or disparage

• a severe rebuke

• containing or imposing condemnation or censure

• expressive of low opinion

• a severe scolding

• speak unfavorably about

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

• rebuke formally

• censure severely

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

• express strong disapproval of

• tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

• evil or harmful in nature or influence

• having or exerting a malignant influence

• speak unfavorably about

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

• censure severely or angrily

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

• express criticism towards

• spread negative information about

• words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

• speak unfavorably about