vitriolic

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She added: “The lead dissent ignores ordinary principles of dignity and civility and demeans this court. Neither the parties nor the panel dissent found it necessary to invoke such crude and vitriolic language.”

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Years on from the vitriolic headlines, Reed said he still suffers from what he calls a "false" bad-boy reputation, and so does his family.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

The messaging became "vitriolic", with Mrs Spragg contacting police investigators, and saying: "Everyone knows the McCanns are guilty and you know the truth and a massive cover-up is happening."

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

I have a vitriolic distaste for dried herbs in my sauces, but if you love them or they’re all you have on hand, go for it!

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2025

Disgusted with Cantor, Kronecker launched vitriolic attacks against Cantor’s work and made it extremely difficult for him to publish papers.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife