vitriolize

American

[vi-tree-uh-lahyz] / ˈvɪ tri əˌlaɪz /

especially British, vitriolise

verb (used with object)

vitriolized, vitriolizing

to treat with or change into vitriol.
to injure or burn with sulfuric acid.

vitriolize British

/ ˈvɪtrɪəˌlaɪz /

verb

to convert into or treat with vitriol
to burn or injure with vitriol

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

unvitriolized

adjective
vitriolization

noun

Etymology

Origin of vitriolize

First recorded in 1685–95; vitriol + -ize

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