Vitriolled: meaning, definitions and examples
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vitriolled
[ หvษชtriษld ]
intense criticism
Vitriolled refers to the act of subjecting someone or something to bitter and caustic criticism. The term derives from the metaphorical use of 'vitriol,' which denotes cruel and harsh words. This expression often indicates a strong emotional reaction and a desire to express disdain or contempt, commonly found in political discourse or social commentary. Vitriolic statements are typically characterized by their sharpness and can provoke strong responses from the targets of such remarks.
Synonyms
criticized, denounced, scorned.
Examples of usage
- The columnist vitriollied the government's policies in her latest article.
- During the debate, he was vitriolling his opponent's ideas relentlessly.
- The reviews vitriolling the movie reflected a diverse array of opinions.
Translations
Translations of the word "vitriolled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vitriolic
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคเฅเคฐเคฟเคเคฒเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช vitriolic
๐ฎ๐ฉ vitriol
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒััััะพะปัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ witriole
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใชใชใผใซ
๐ซ๐ท vitriolique
๐ช๐ธ vitrรญolo
๐น๐ท vitriol
๐ฐ๐ท ๋นํธ๋ฆฌ์ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญู ุถ ุงููุจุฑูุชูู
๐จ๐ฟ vitriolic
๐ธ๐ฐ vitriolic
๐จ๐ณ ็กซ้ ธ็
๐ธ๐ฎ vitrioliฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ sรฝru
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒะธััะธะพะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vitriol
๐ฒ๐ฝ vitrรญolo
Etymology
The word 'vitriol' comes from the Latin term 'vitriolum', which was historically used to describe sulfate minerals and later, literally poisonous substances. In the late Middle Ages and Renaissance, the use of vitriol spread to mean any highly corrosive chemical. Eventually, the term took on a more figurative connotation, signifying a harsh or caustic tone in speech or writing. The verb 'vitriolling' emerged from this context, reflecting the metaphorical acid-like sharpness of such remarks. This evolution highlights the transformative power of language, where physical properties of substances can shape the way emotions and criticisms are articulated.