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vit·ri·ol·ic
 vitriolic
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- pronunciation:
- vI
tri
a
lihk
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
severely harsh and biting, esp. verbally.
The newspaper published a vitriolic attack of the president's new policy.The discussion turned into a vitriolic argument.- synonyms:
- acerbic, acrid, astringent, caustic, corrosive, sharp-tongued
- similar words:
- acid, biting, harsh, sarcastic, scathing, slashing, venomous, vicious, virulent
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| definition 2: |
of, from, or resembling vitriol.
- similar words:
- acerbic, acid, caustic, corrosive, harsh, sharp
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| related words: |
sharp |
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