acrimony
noun
ac·ri·mo·ny
ˈa-krə-ˌmō-nē 
plural acrimonies
: anger and bitterness : harsh or biting sharpness especially of words, manner, or feelings
The dispute continued with increased acrimony.
Examples of acrimony in a Sentence
The dispute began again with increased acrimony.
she responded with such acrimony that he never brought the subject up again
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Susan Page, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
The working groups represented a more collaborative approach to tackling the type of policing reform that Democratic lawmakers have regularly considered for the past several years, which has at times resulted in acrimony and opposition from law enforcement groups.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2025
Unlike the Dončić blockbuster, Butler being traded was widely anticipated for months because of the acrimony between him and the Heat.
—The Athletic Nba Staff, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
While some Democratic members of the panel questioned Burgum on the incoming administration’s climate policies, the hearing lacked the acrimony of earlier nominees’ appearances.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Acrimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acrimony. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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acrimony
noun
ac·ri·mo·ny
ˈak-rə-ˌmō-nē
plural acrimonies
: harsh or biting sharpness especially of words, manner, or disposition
acrimonious
adjective
ˌak-rə-ˈmō-nē-əs
acrimoniously
adverb
acrimoniousness
noun
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