vitriolated

Meanings

• Verb

  To treat or speak with extreme bitterness and harshness.

  - "He was vitriolated by the critics for his performance."
  - "She vitriolated her ex-husband during the divorce proceedings."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vitriolated
vitalized , realized , apparatus , casserole

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Variants

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vitriol , vitriolic , vitriols , blue vitriol , blue vitriols , oil of vitriol

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Etymology

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From the Latin vitriol, meaning 'acid,' from vitrius 'glass' because of the acid's glassy appearance when it cools.

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Trivia

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1. Vitriolated is a relatively rare word, used mostly in formal writing or in literature.

2. The term 'vitriol' comes from the Latin word 'vitreus,' meaning 'glass,' because of the glassy appearance of the acid when it cools.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vitriol: A strong acid, usually sulfuric acid, used for etching glass or as a corrosive.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'vitriolated' is often used to describe characters who speak or act in a bitter and harsh manner. In art, it can refer to the use of acidic substances to etch glass or create other effects.

How to Memorize "vitriolated"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone speaking in a very bitter and harsh tone, using strong and harsh words.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a bitter taste or a harsh, acidic substance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the letters V-I-T-R-I-O-L-A-T-E-D: Very Intense Tongue Rips Inside Out Leaving A Terrible Effect.

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