Vitriol
Definition
Bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism.
Etymology
From Middle English vitriol, from Old French vitriol, from Medieval Latin vitriolum (“sulfuric acid”), from vitrum (“glass”).
Synonyms
abuse, call names, vituperate
In a sentence
- The vitriol in the code review comments drove two juniors to quit.
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