Front | vitriolic |
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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. |
Example_ | y |
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