vitriolage en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Borrowed from French vitriolage. Analyzable as vitriol (“sulfuric acid”) + -age.
Meanings
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(uncountable) The act of vitriolizing someone; the act of committing an acid attack.
Going by newspaper reports, vitriolage is a fairly common crime in India, though it is regarded as a serious offence (grievous hurt), and carries stiff punishment.
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