vitriol

(noun, verb)

noun

1. (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry

Definition categories: substance, acid

2. abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

Similar word(s): invective, vituperation

Definition categories: communication, abuse, contumely, insult, revilement, vilification

verb

1. expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol

Definition categories: perception, subject

2. subject to bitter verbal abuse

Definition categories: communication, assail, assault, attack, round, snipe