acrimony

American  

[ak-ruh-moh-nee] / ˈæk rəˌmoʊ ni /

noun

1. sharpness, harshness, or bitterness of nature, speech, disposition, etc..

   The speaker attacked him with great acrimony.

   Synonyms:

   spite, asperity, spitefulness, animosity, bitterness

   Antonyms:

   politeness, kindness, civility, goodwill

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acrimony British  

/ ˈækrɪmənɪ /

noun

1. bitterness or sharpness of manner, speech, temper, etc

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Etymology

Origin of acrimony

First recorded in 1535–45; from Latin ācrimōnia, from ācri-, stem of ācer “sharp, sour” + -mōnia -mony

Example Sentences

Sir Keir is seeking to strengthen trading and cultural ties between the two nations after years of acrimony.

From BBC

The acrimony now spilling out in the court filings is a U-turn in a relationship forged over nearly a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Yoon is far from the first South Korean leader to have his term in office end in acrimony and recrimination.

From Barron's

And if his time at Liverpool ends in such acrimony, it will be a sad farewell.

From BBC

If you cover too much ground at once, it can sow confusion and trigger acrimony.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• animosity
• antagonism
• belligerence
• bitterness
• ill feeling
• ill will
• rancor