vitriolize

[ vi-tree-uh-lahyz ]
/ ˈvɪ tri əˌlaɪz /

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.
Also especially British, vit·ri·ol·ise.

Origin of vitriolize

First recorded in 1685–95; vitriol + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM vitriolize

vit·ri·ol·i·za·tion, noun un·vit·ri·ol·ized, adjective

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