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vitriol

[vi-tree-uhl] / ˈvɪ tri əl /


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A prime minister not noted for hyperbolic or emotive language in public has unleashed a volley of vitriol - a chain of events "staggering," "shocking," "unforgivable," he claims.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Beijing first let loose a flood of official vitriol at Ms. Takaichi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

There’s only vitriol as he insults reporters as he claims he can do anything he wants.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Davis says that although the stream of vitriol toward himself and Burdell has continued online, the community has rallied around the restaurant.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Koffi flinched away from the accusation in her head, from the vitriol in it.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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