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vitriol

[vi-tree-uhl] / ˈvɪ tri əl /


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Some women have sought to contain the vitriol by making apologetic videos.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

The reaction is swift, defensive and many times delivered with the vitriol of an adolescent facing the cosmic injustice of screen-time limits.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

But there was no avoiding the level of attention, and vitriol, whipped up by Bezos’ participation or the larger issues it reflects.

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2026

He toned down his vitriol because he wanted me to still feel comfortable and welcome to stay.

From Salon Apr. 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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