vitriol
NOUNVERB
/vɪtriəl/
7 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH V
vitriol is a valid 7-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.
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V4I1T1R1I1O1L1
4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING
What does vitriol mean?
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
(H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry.
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2
Abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will.
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VERB · 2 SENSES
1
Expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol.
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2
Subject to bitter verbal abuse.
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