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vitriol

1. cruel and bitter criticism

“her mother's sudden gush of fury and vitriol

noun

/ˈvɪtriəl/

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vitriol

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"Nobody enjoys being on the receiving end of _____ vitriol."

Select three words related to vitriol

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  • glossy
  • virulence
  • contempt
  • shiny
  • hostility
  • clear

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Find a word related to vitriol

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