vitriolize
[ vi-tree-uh-lahyz ]
verb (used with object),vit·ri·ol·ized, vit·ri·ol·iz·ing.
to treat with or change into vitriol.
to injure or burn with sulfuric acid.
Origin of vitriolize
1- Also especially British, vit·ri·ol·ise .
Other words from vitriolize
- vit·ri·ol·i·za·tion, noun
- un·vit·ri·ol·ized, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for vitriolize
vitriolize
vitriolise
/ (ˈvɪtrɪəˌlaɪz) /
verb(tr)
to convert into or treat with vitriol
to burn or injure with vitriol
Derived forms of vitriolize
- vitriolization or vitriolisation, noun
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