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Vitriolic ˌvɪtrɪ'ɔlɪk Showing Extreme Hateful Anger Mayor’s Attacks

Front vitriolic
Trancription [ˌvɪtrɪ'ɔlɪk]
Back Showing an extreme, hateful anger
Example The mayor’s vitriolic attacks against the city council only made him sound unreasonable.
Usage tips The origin of vitriolic is “vitriol,” a strong chemical that could cause painful burns.
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