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
Several Democrats directed their acrimony at Adams, the New York mayor facing federal corruption charges, while pressing him to reveal the circumstances behind the Trump administration’s push to drop the case.
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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Adding to the acrimony, Mr. Hegseth refused to meet with any Democrats before confirmation, breaking from tradition.
—Thomas Beaumont, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Jan. 2025
In the midst of addiction, acrimony, and viciousness, there was a surprising amount of love expressed in Mikal’s household.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
The pair routinely fired vicious posts back and forth on the social media site formerly known as Twitter, but the acrimony reached a new level as Trump rose in the political sphere.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Adding to the acrimony, Mr. Hegseth refused to meet with any Democrats before confirmation, breaking from tradition.
—Thomas Beaumont, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Jan. 2025
In the midst of addiction, acrimony, and viciousness, there was a surprising amount of love expressed in Mikal’s household.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
The pair routinely fired vicious posts back and forth on the social media site formerly known as Twitter, but the acrimony reached a new level as Trump rose in the political sphere.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrimony
Noun
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Ultimately, restrictions on vacant CPS property sales are part of a broader problem, and that’s education officials’ open hostility toward alternative education models.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Then a decade of talks crashed into President Trump’s hostility toward Canada.—
Karen Weise,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The agency says that the disease is carried by mosquito bites, and symptoms include fever, pain, and other flu-like symptoms.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2025
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The baby is a twin, and her twin brother also had bite marks on his feet, officials said.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Class 2 obesity: This ranges from 35-39.9, with a moderate risk of severity.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 May 2025
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Recalls are typically classified by severity, and while not all involve immediate danger, they are carried out as a precaution to protect public health.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
Noun
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In the second round of the playoffs, against the defending champion, the Boston Celtics, the script was flipped: the Knicks got down by huge margins in the first two games but came storming back for the victory in both, creating a 2–0 edge.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
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Special teams ace/edge rusher DeAngelo Malone also would be a difficult cut.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Down encourages readers to use their righteous anger toward rebuilding a fractured world.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Told in the first person, the story explores a lot of the feelings that Helen experiences: frustration and anger and love for her friend.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
21 May 2025
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Jon Worrell, 58, was arrested on charges including malice murder and felony murder in the death of his wife Doris Worrell, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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Cornell faces charges of voyeurism with malice, second-degree stalking and breach of peace.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2025
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Turmeric may help stimulate bile, which supports digestion and helps get rid of waste from the body.—
Morgan Pearson, MS, RD,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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This hormone increases bile production in your small intestine and may help push waste through your body more quickly.4 All these processes working together can increase your urge to poop.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Acrimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrimony. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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