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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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
The United States cut off sales of critical software tools used to design semiconductors to China as part of retaliation for Beijing effectively choking off rare earth exports, which reignited acrimony between the two countries following a trade truce struck in Geneva in mid-May.
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John Liu, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Despite the acrimony, however, Schoen and Daboll now are required to work through this tense environment and make a decision that will impact this franchise long into its future, for better or worse.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
The acrimony started in the early 2000s, when John made a series of critical comments about Madonna.
—Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The forward and his former employers remain at odds over an exit that caused deep acrimony.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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John Liu, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Despite the acrimony, however, Schoen and Daboll now are required to work through this tense environment and make a decision that will impact this franchise long into its future, for better or worse.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
The acrimony started in the early 2000s, when John made a series of critical comments about Madonna.
—Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The forward and his former employers remain at odds over an exit that caused deep acrimony.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrimony
Noun
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There is a clear correlation between being the victim of hostility and suffering from negative mental health or even physical health.—
Jo Causon,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Time and again the president has expressed optimism after speaking with Putin about winding down the hostilities.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There's a full beer and cocktail menu along with snacks and bites.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Choose cloth, leather, rubber or anything thick that will protect you from accidental bites, says Chuang.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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The speedy identification of cases can affect whether a person is eligible for post-exposure treatments, too, which can limit the severity of the disease and sometimes prevent illness altogether.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, the company has now reduced this forecast to just $16 per share — a nearly 47% decrease that underscores the severity of the company’s operational struggles.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 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
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From steamy dim sum in bustling teahouses to rooftop bars overlooking glittering skylines—the city blends ancient soul with modern edge.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For those on the fringes of the fan protest, maintaining the anger to rally against those in charge probably becomes harder in those circumstances.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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As the immediacy of the COVID crisis receded, public anger about the American response to it took deeper root—perhaps most prominently among some critics who are now Trump appointees.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
13 Aug. 2025
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Actual malice means a reporter or press outlet knew their story was false or else acted with reckless disregard for the truth.—
Stephanie A,
The Conversation,
4 Aug. 2025
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Betrayal beyond one’s control may involve situations like forgetting an important date due to stress or feeling overwhelmed, hurting others’ feelings unintentionally by making careless comments or blunders made out of misunderstanding rather than malice.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Former bile farmers could also voluntarily relinquish their bears, and many have.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
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Biliary atresia is a disease in which a baby's bile ducts become obstructed, meaning bile can't get out of the liver and into the intestine.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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“Acrimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrimony. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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