Was 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.—

Does vitriol mean hate?

Meaning of vitriol in English

violent hate and anger expressed through severe criticism: He is a writer who has often been criticized by the press but never before with such vitriol.

Is there such a word as vitriolic?

vitriolic Add to list Share. Mean, nasty, and caustic as the worst acid, vitriolic words can hurt feelings, break hearts, and even lead to violence. Vitriolic is an adjective related to the noun vitriol — which means a metal sulphate.