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Synonyms of vitriol

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Another word for vitriol is abuse. Other synonyms of vitriol are flame, revile and name-call.

Synonyms and similar words for vitriol

verbTo subject to bitter verbal abuse.

  • abuseTo attack with coarse language; to insult; to revile; malign; to speak in an offensive manner to or about someone; to...
  • call namesTo use abusive or insulting language; to engage in name-calling.
  • vituperateTo attack (someone or something) with abusive language; to revile, to vilify.
  • flameTo post a destructively critical or abusive message (to somebody).
  • name-callSynonym of call names (“to use (offensive or derogatory names, labels, or insults) against (someone), typically to...
  • revileTo attack (someone) with abusive language.

Meaning of vitriol

  1. noun Any of various metal sulphates.
  2. noun Oil of vitriol (sulfuric acid).
  3. noun Bitterly abusive language.

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Questions about synonyms of vitriol

What is another word for vitriol?
Vitriol has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as abuse, flame, revile and name-call.
What does vitriol mean?
Vitriol means any of various metal sulphates.

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