Vitriol: alternatives and connections

To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to misuse; to put to a bad use; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert; as, to abuse inherited gold; to ma…

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Sour, sharp, or biting to the taste; tart; having the taste of vinegar: as, acid fruits or liquors. Also fig.: Sour-tempered.

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To attack with violence, or in a vehement and hostile manner; to assault; to molest; as, to assail a man with blows; to assail a city with artillery.

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A violent onset or attack with physical means, as blows, weapons, etc.; an onslaught; the rush or charge of an attacking force; onset; as, to make as…

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To fall upon with force; to assail, as with force and arms; to assault.

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Rudeness compounded of haughtiness and contempt; scornful insolence; despiteful treatment; disdain; contemptuousness in act or speech; disgrace.

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The act of leaping on; onset; attack.

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The act of reviling; also, contemptuous language; reproach; abuse.

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To whisper.

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Any one of numerous species of limicoline game birds of the family Scolopacidae, having a long, slender, nearly straight beak.

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Placed or situated under; lying below, or in a lower situation.

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The act of vilifying or defaming; abuse.

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An outer cloak or covering; a neckerchief for women.

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An outer cloak or covering; a neckerchief for women.

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A nonmetallic element occurring naturally in large quantities, either combined as in the sulphides (as pyrites) and sulphates (as gypsum), or native…

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Characterized by invection; critical; denunciatory; satirical; abusive; railing.

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The act of vituperating; abuse; severe censure; blame.

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