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
Sia's contentious divorce just reached a whole new level of acrimony.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
In the end, the band didn’t break up out of acrimony.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
The sketches ran long, often up to twenty minutes, forcing viewers to endure the family acrimony past the point of comfort.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Did the split cause any acrimony between you?
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
In the end, the band didn’t break up out of acrimony.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025
The sketches ran long, often up to twenty minutes, forcing viewers to endure the family acrimony past the point of comfort.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Did the split cause any acrimony between you?
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for acrimony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrimony
Noun
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Coffee is particularly simpatico in chocolate recipes, where the coffee’s bitterness rounds out the chocolate flavor without overpowering it.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Chocolate in this range delivers intensity without bitterness and often carries subtle fruity or nutty notes, especially varieties sourced from South America.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One bite of the soufflé is enough to shatter any notion chili has no place in a French restaurant.—
Claire Ballor
Staff Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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In June 2022, Kang wrote a second post about Valerio that didn’t mention the bite.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Stuart said the measure reflects a sobering escalation in political hostility and violence.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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In his second term, their defining emotions are hostility and happiness.—
Christine Zhang,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Having explored the Mariana Trench, the summit of Everest, and the edge of space, Victor Vescovo knows what awe feels like in its most dramatic forms.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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In short, the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine war are a weird laboratory for modern warfare, which, against all odds, has given Ukraine a considerable tactical edge over its much larger adversary.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And numerous studies, including new research in 2025, show covid vaccine benefits include a reduction in the severity of disease, although the protective effects wane over time.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Because of its severity and potential for outbreak, the World Health Organization lists the Nipah virus as a priority pathogen for research and preparedness.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In metro Phoenix, people are speaking out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions — in anger, in defiance, in frustration and fear.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Inevitably, Big Ant soon comes crashing back down to Earth and the swirl of anger and sorrow that await him there; inevitably, Lil Ant and Lozita are forced to face his unhappiness, and figure out how to react.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This wicker man becomes a devoted partner, sparking jealousy and malice in her narrow-minded neighbors, exploring themes of love, cruelty, and societal conformity.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s malice and incompetence alienates voters, who then publicly voice their discontent, encouraging other political actors and institutions to see him not as a crusading avatar of national destiny but as a weakened figure.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2026
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Animals Asia, an animal welfare organization dedicated to ending bear bile farming worldwide, also shared that the nonprofit planned to announce Goodall's guardianship in late 2025 but decided to hold the news for a period after her death.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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It’s called taurine because the compound was first isolated from bull bile in 1827.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Acrimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrimony. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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