vit·ri·ol·ic (v t r - l k)
adj.
1. Of, similar to, or derived from a vitriol.
2. Bitterly scathing; caustic: vitriolic criticism.
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Willie is a good tennis player and a good sport: he's not one to spout vitriol at his opponent.
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