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vitriolic

IPA pronunciation: /ˌvɪt.riˈɒl.ɪk/

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Russian meaning

Язвительный, едкий

English definition

Filled with bitter criticism or malice.

Example

The critic penned a vitriolic review that dismantled the director's debut.

Collocations

vitriolic attack
vitriolic speech
vitriolic tone

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