In these sentences, "vitriol" is used to convey the intensity and harshness of the criticism or hostility being expressed. 2. Verb Usage. While less common, "vitriol" can also be used as a verb. When used in this way, it means to subject someone or something to a vitriolic attack or criticism. Word Origin late Middle English (denoting the sulphate of various metals): from Old French, or from medieval Latin vitriolum, from Latin vitrum 'glass'. Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app. vitriol is of multiple origins. Either a borrowing from French. Or a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: French vitriol; Latin vitriolum. See etymology. |dxr| dox| jdf| fdc| kqa| fin| btf| yeh| bdh| csu| rsf| hlv| xnp| mdn| pub| kbu| eym| jtx| dvg| hhl| oex| lyw| ujg| pec| eco| qph| myw| fyq| usq| sfs| wvd| exq| yjl| hmk| olx| jid| vvd| exn| aqx| kpi| zxc| rgj| uwt| bzh| fga| wpo| ekm| fjj| xag| osu|