ACRIMONIOUSNESS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

acrimoniousness

noun

as in edge

a harsh or sharp quality acrimoniousness lay beneath his words, which on their face seemed harmless enough

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Noun

The scientists used cutting-edge airborne laser scanning technology and found hundreds of previously unknown earthworks.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026
The edges of your lawn and garden provide the perfect habitat for these plants, while fences and retaining walls can give support to growing poison ivy vines.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of edge

Noun

Little united the Syrian rebels during the country’s civil war from 2011 to 2024 outside of their hatred of Assad, and Damascus has sought to cultivate this memory of bitterness to keep the country’s disparate groups together.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
The tea supplies tannins and bitterness while maple and orange recreate that familiar balance of sweet, bitter and citrus.

— Ryan Brennan August 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of bitterness

Noun

Every bite reflects Georgia’s crossroads of cultures, blending East and West into something uniquely delicious.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
According to the International Shark Attack File, there were 105 shark-human interactions and just 65 unprovoked shark bites worldwide in 2025.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of bite

Noun

That texture was complemented by balanced sweetness and acidity and a zingy punch of garlic.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
The existing method requires the acidity of the solution to be substantially reduced before the extraction can take place, and that adjustment can take approximately a week.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of acidity

Noun

Chapman, 33, should know Monday the severity of a hernia and a core muscle tear in his right abdomen.

— Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2026
Since October 2023, the number and severity of settler attacks have skyrocketed, including arson and other destruction of property, the killing of livestock, violent assaults and murder, taking place almost every day.

— Kamel Musallet, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

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