as in angry
having or showing deep-seated resentment
an acrimonious parting between the two former friends
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as in edge
a harsh or sharp quality
acrimoniousness lay beneath his words, which on their face seemed harmless enough
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Recent Examples of acrimonious
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2025
After months of sometimes acrimonious negotiations with the , the Hamilton County commissioners announced major terms for a new lease agreement June 26.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
The acrimonious debate over the efficacy of the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement 287(g) program continues at full speed.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2025
Together, the two generals were able to reconcile what were often deep and sometimes acrimonious divisions among their colleagues and between their political masters.
—Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 21 July 2025
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Adjective
After an acrimonious split in 2009 and 15 years of feuding, the Gallagher brothers announced the Oasis reunion tour last year.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2025
After months of sometimes acrimonious negotiations with the , the Hamilton County commissioners announced major terms for a new lease agreement June 26.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
The acrimonious debate over the efficacy of the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement 287(g) program continues at full speed.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2025
Together, the two generals were able to reconcile what were often deep and sometimes acrimonious divisions among their colleagues and between their political masters.
—Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrimonious
Adjective
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Freed of her caring duties, angry and uncertain about her future Karl gets on a Greyhound bus and heads to Las Vegas where Jean is working as a waitress at the El Cortez.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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The family defended themselves against an angry mob of hundreds of people who surrounded the house, throwing rocks and threatening the family, Duggan said.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The square stones have rounded edges to prevent scratching, and there’s no unpleasant metallic taste.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Diamondbacks were given a slight edge on betting lines to win more games than the Padres.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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McNamara and Roach have done away with that framing device, replacing DeVito’s divorce attorney with a rancorous couples therapy session.—
Katie Walsh,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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The avoidable editorial error collided with Channel 4 broadcasting Gaza: Doctors Under Attack, a documentary that the BBC formally scotched just days earlier amid a rancorous dispute over the impartiality of the filmmakers involved in telling the stories of warzone medics.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Beyond that, the Trent Frederic deal doesn’t inspire confidence and the team’s continuing goaltending issues are also a sore spot.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Sanchez could potentially provide additional depth at catcher if Carlos Narvaez winds up missing extended time with his sore right knee.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While someone would need to go to a hospital after a bite, there are relatively few bites every year and no fatalities have been reported in 75 years, Goniea said.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Even today, Heathers' spin on cliques, teen suicide, and homosexuality still has bite.—
Michelle Kung,
EW.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Yet this promising start devolved into a prime example of the sort of cynical assholery that today would be called a hot take, or even clickbait.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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The second was even more cynical as it was designed to preserve the seats of all incumbents, not just Democrats, and succeeded in more than 99% of House elections.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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How To Get Rid Of And Prevent Smells In Glass Shower Vinegar is commonly used for cleaning due to its acidity and antimicrobial properties.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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The finish is long and elegant, with a pleasing bitter-cherry note and a firm acidity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Marie Callender’s Pastry Pie Shells: This crumbly frozen pie crust had a texture more like shortbread with no buttery flakes in sight, and its bitter aftertaste didn’t leave us wanting more.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Aug. 2025
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Bright, intense purple; aromas of black cherry, bitter chocolate, myrtle and a hint of tobacco.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Acrimonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrimonious. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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