vitriol

Example Sentences

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Beijing has described the comment as an escalation and responded with economic pressure and diplomatic vitriol.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

It still can be overwhelming if she looks at all the vitriol aimed her way online, she said, but “off the internet, it’s a completely different story.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

With Levy gone, it appeared the easiest decision for Venkatesham would be to sack Frank given the increasing vitriol towards the head coach from fans.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Amid the vitriol, a senior banker asked to be taken off the account.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Seeing an extreme version of his vitriol broadcast in the news, though, we were appalled.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama