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Word entry · 7 letters

vitriol

Best crossword clue

"Bitter criticism"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ˈvɪtɹiəl/Part of speech verb, nounSorted iilortvStarts with VEnds with L1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. subject to bitter verbal abuse

Word origin

From Middle English vitriol, from Old French vitriol, from Medieval Latin vitriolum (“sulfuric acid”), from vitrum (“glass”).

Used in a sentence

  • For days, online forums sparked with outrage against politicians and race organizers, a tone that turned to vitriol against runners, even from some shaming other runners for being selfish.

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