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
The acrimony resembles fights playing out in libraries across the country, as conservative parents and activists challenge such books.
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Isabelle Taft, New York Times, 4 May 2025
Neither side directly responded to the allegations but both lamented that the acrimony had escalated to litigation.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
The acrimony soared following the QatarGate affair earlier this year, in which a Shin Bet investigation ensnared two close associates of Israel’s long-time leader.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
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.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
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Isabelle Taft, New York Times, 4 May 2025
Neither side directly responded to the allegations but both lamented that the acrimony had escalated to litigation.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
The acrimony soared following the QatarGate affair earlier this year, in which a Shin Bet investigation ensnared two close associates of Israel’s long-time leader.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2025
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.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrimony
Noun
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Over the nearly 20 months since the hostilities began, Colin Clarke said there has been a radicalization effect in the U.S., particularly of the political left.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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Opposition to the war became hostility toward our own military.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The young girl took a bite of the guacamole and flashed a thumbs up.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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While there is a timeline for all the moving parts of the day from guest arrivals to late-night bites at the after-party, planners need to be ready for anything.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
25 May 2025
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Vaccinations remain the best way to prevent coronavirus infection and lower the risk of subsequent long COVID by reducing the severity of the initial infection and immune response.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Pete Smith, a professor of plant and soil science at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, told me in an interview that poor soil management can also increase the severity of sand and dust storms.—
Sanam Mahoozi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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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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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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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
Noun
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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 4 Jun. 2025.
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