acrimony

noun

ˈa-krə-ˌmō-nē How to pronounce acrimony (audio)
Definition of acrimonynext
1
as in bitterness
biting sharpness of feeling or expression she responded with such acrimony that he never brought the subject up again

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2
as in bite
a harsh or sharp quality the acrimony of his parting words shocked everyone in the office

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Recent Examples of acrimony Madrid supporters recognise the team are in need of a rebuild, but some have concerns over re-hiring the 63-year-old Portuguese coach, given how his first spell in charge ended in acrimony in 2013. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 29 May 2026 In 1997, shortly after the Kinks finally broke up following decades of acrimony, Sandoval’s band backed up Dave Davies at a charity concert. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2026 But after months of acrimony, the two have developed a surprisingly friendly public relationship despite maintaining deep ideological differences. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 June 2026 Russia’s reopening of its national pavilion—with the approval of Venice Biennale director Pietrangelo Buttafuoco—has sparked acrimony across the European art world and political sphere. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for acrimony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrimony
  1. bitterness
  2. bite
  3. hostility
  4. edge
  5. severity
  6. anger
  7. malice
  8. bile
Noun
  • In the case of Alito and Thomas, there is also a striking note of bitterness.
    — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 30 June 2026
  • Looking back now, however, there is no bitterness attached to that chapter.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
Definition of bitterness
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  • At a charge, guests may also book a cute Patina Osaka wagon, packed with chairs, cuddly blankets, bites, and drinks for a bucolic picnic in the park.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • The reception reportedly offered multiple bars and food stations, which featured bites such as sushi and Italian cuisine.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of bite
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  • The Art, Not Science, of Leadership Ultimately, the hostility toward dual-class shares reflects a broader cultural shift in how many good governance advocates view corporate leadership.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
  • Because that opposition is motivated in part by hostility to artificial intelligence.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 6 July 2026
Definition of hostility
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  • The Detroit pizza features the style’s signature crown of crispy cheese around the edges, and a blanket of brick cheese.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Both the scalloped edges and adorable blue gingham print made this a top pick for me.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of edge
Noun
  • Emergency drain cleaning runs $400 to $1,000 or more, depending on severity.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • While most wildfires in the past burned slowly across the forest floor, providing benefits to the forest, high-severity fires roar into the tops of the trees, burning 1,000 degrees or hotter, with flames that can reach 200 feet tall.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
Definition of severity
Noun
  • Winters prioritized strategic logic over acknowledging the profound emotional impact on his workforce, fostering fear and anger.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Thousands of demonstrators massed across South African cities, venting anger at undocumented foreign nationals.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 1 July 2026
Definition of anger
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  • But on Wednesday, the jury in the latest trial found that MGA had not acted with malice, meaning no punitive damages would be awarded.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026
  • The company’s own investigation points less to malice than to a process that never engaged.
    — Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of malice
Noun
  • Bile duct cancer, also known as cholangiocarcinoma, is a type of cancer that forms in the slender tubes that carry digestive fluid bile, according to the Mayo Clinic.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • The disorder caused bile to build up in her liver, causing relentless itching with little relief.
    — David Begnaud, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Definition of bile

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