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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Although sometimes contentious, his most recent appearance lacked the acrimony from lawmakers who had accused the director and the lottery's oversight board of misleading the Legislature about the courier companies.
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
After years of acrimony among some members — notably Love and Brian Wilson — the surviving original Beach Boys reunited in 2012 for a Grammy Tribute and 50th anniversary tour and album, titled That’s Why God Made the Radio.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 June 2025
While that trade war is ostensibly on pause while the US and China continue to negotiate a trade deal, the Commerce Department’s actions underscore the acrimony between the two nations and the challenges in keeping the peace.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
In the wake of the new tariffs, European leaders largely closed ranks, calling for unity but also a steady hand to not provoke further acrimony.
—Sam McNeil, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
After years of acrimony among some members — notably Love and Brian Wilson — the surviving original Beach Boys reunited in 2012 for a Grammy Tribute and 50th anniversary tour and album, titled That’s Why God Made the Radio.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 June 2025
While that trade war is ostensibly on pause while the US and China continue to negotiate a trade deal, the Commerce Department’s actions underscore the acrimony between the two nations and the challenges in keeping the peace.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
In the wake of the new tariffs, European leaders largely closed ranks, calling for unity but also a steady hand to not provoke further acrimony.
—Sam McNeil, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for acrimony
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“Acrimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acrimony. Accessed 21 Aug. 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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