Vitriolize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Vitriolize is a verb meaning To convert into a vitriol.
Meaning
To convert into a vitriol.
More Meanings
- To injure (a person) with sulfuric acid, as by throwing it upon the face.
- To poison with vitriol.
Example Sentences
Similarly, Something for Everyone was described as “an innocent seeming piece of Bavarian chocolate that has been vitriolized by hypodermic injection.”
Word Forms
- vitriolizes
- vitriolizing
- vitriolized
Synonyms for vitriolize
Depending on context, synonyms include vitriol, vitriolate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vitriol, vitriolate, vitrificate, vitrify, virilify, virialize.
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