Word of the Day, December 9, 2022

[ ] December 9, 2022 Word of the Day [vitriol]( [Discuss]( Definition: (noun) Abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will. Synonyms: [invective]( [vituperation]( Usage: At first, she patiently listened to him vent his frustration, but when he began to spout vitriol, she told him she had to leave. Missing Idiom Contest The Free Dictionary has the largest collection of English idioms in the world. But we're always looking for more to add, and we want your help! Every so often we hear from users who have looked up an idiom on The Free Dictionary that it was not found in the database. Maybe it was some expression they heard at work, or some phrase they grew up hearing their grandmother say. If you know an idiom that isn't already defined on The Free Dictionary, [send it to us]( and you might win $150 USD. The Farlex Idioms & Slang Dictionary [The Farlex Idioms Slang Dictionary] New! 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