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.
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The dispute began again with increased acrimony.
she responded with such acrimony that he never brought the subject up again
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Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2025
Biden, 82, left the traditional letter for his successor in the Resolute Desk of the Oval Office, CNN reported, a tradition that Trump upheld in 2021 even amid the epic acrimony over his election loss.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
And all of it — the collaboration and competition, friction and fondness, acrimony and empathy — is better than any kiss could have been.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2024
His stints in Chicago, Minnesota, Philadelphia, and now Miami have all ended with varying degrees of acrimony.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2025
Biden, 82, left the traditional letter for his successor in the Resolute Desk of the Oval Office, CNN reported, a tradition that Trump upheld in 2021 even amid the epic acrimony over his election loss.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
And all of it — the collaboration and competition, friction and fondness, acrimony and empathy — is better than any kiss could have been.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2024
His stints in Chicago, Minnesota, Philadelphia, and now Miami have all ended with varying degrees of acrimony.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Acrimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acrimony. Accessed 11 Feb. 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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