Vitriol - Definition

n 1: (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide;
widely used in the chemical industry [syn: vitriol, oil
of vitriol, sulfuric acid, sulphuric acid]
2: abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure
or bitter deep-seated ill will [syn: vituperation,
invective, vitriol]
v 1: expose to the effects of vitriol or injure with vitriol
2: subject to bitter verbal abuse