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What does vitriol mean?

What does vitriol mean?

1 : bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism political commentators spewing angry vitriol Rumor has always played a role in politics, but rarely have the backstage operatives been so adroit, and so cynical, in their use of vitriol.—

What is another word for vitriol?

What is another word for vitriol?

acidity acidness
mordancy tartness
virulence virulency
acrimoniousness contempt
cruelty disdain

What does skunked mean in slang?

1. slang Sprayed with the foul-smelling liquid of a skunk. A: “Phew, what is that awful smell?” B: “I think the dog got skunked!” slang Very drunk. …

What is Dry reach?

Dry heaving, sometimes called retching, refers to vomit-like feelings without any substance. Dry heaving happens when you attempt to vomit. Your airway closes off while your diaphragm contracts. Sometimes nausea accompanies dry heaving.

What is vitriolic hatred?

(vɪtriɒlɪk ) adjective [usu ADJ n] If you describe someone’s language or behavior as vitriolic, you disapprove of it because it is full of bitterness and hate, and so causes a lot of distress and pain.

What is vitriol used for?

Cobalt(II) sulphate (red vitriol) is used in storage batteries. Red vitriol is used in electroplating baths. Red vitriol is used in sympathetic inks, soil, and animal feed additives. For these motives, cobalt sulphate or white vitriol is made by reacting cobalt oxide with sulfuric acid.

What does the word fixative mean?

Definition of fixative : something that fixes or sets: such as. a : a substance added to a perfume especially to prevent too rapid evaporation. b : a substance used to fix living tissue. c : a varnish used especially for the protection of drawings (as in pastel or charcoal)

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