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 acrimony over the H-1B in recent days spiraled after far-right activist Laura Loomer attacked H-1B as a threat to American workers and national security.
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Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
In the telling of diplomat and Carter advisor Stuart Eizenstat, acrimony grew to the point that Begin was angrily packing his bags to leave — when a simple and heartfelt gesture stayed his hand.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Although the two court rulings were only preliminary injunctions, not final judgments, there's no reason to think the merger will revive, given the acrimony arising from the merger, Ross said.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
Despite the acrimony between DeSantis and Trump during the primary campaign, the Florida governor is interested in the job, two sources familiar with DeSantis' thinking said.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
In the telling of diplomat and Carter advisor Stuart Eizenstat, acrimony grew to the point that Begin was angrily packing his bags to leave — when a simple and heartfelt gesture stayed his hand.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Although the two court rulings were only preliminary injunctions, not final judgments, there's no reason to think the merger will revive, given the acrimony arising from the merger, Ross said.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
Despite the acrimony between DeSantis and Trump during the primary campaign, the Florida governor is interested in the job, two sources familiar with DeSantis' thinking said.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrimony
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International pressure is growing as the United Nations urged both sides to prevent a resurgence of hostilities.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Soon, hundreds of thousands of Gazans would enter Israel daily for work, and Gaza's economy became tied to Israel's, but hostility persisted.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 2025
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The upstairs seating area is more casual, a spot to have a bite and a drink or perhaps enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine before your table is ready, with balcony seating that overlooks busy Las Olas Boulevard.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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The adjacent towns of Glacier and Deming feel less like tourist hubs and more like actual towns—with savory bites at Gunners Tex Mex BBQ and North Fork Brewery, and plenty of character-rich Airbnb and Vrbo listings.—
Miles Howard,
AFAR Media,
6 Feb. 2025
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Depending on the type and severity, symptoms might include dry, flaky skin that itches, cracks, appears red, or forms blisters.—
Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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Incidents are included here based on severity, impact on public safety or other factors.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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There was a pervasive sense of indignation from current and former European officials, who have funneled significant aid to Ukraine and are deeply worried about how a ceasefire deal could impact the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) eastern edge.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Pirates got to almost every loose ball and played with an edge that was nowhere to be found for the Huskies.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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Each take, often running over 12 minutes long, captured the rawness of her journey — her anger, her tears, and her vulnerability.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
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Tapping into his own anger helped bring Kelly's character out, Sullivan explains.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The nation needed a president who could hold the pieces together, waging war when it was thrust upon him, urging malice toward none when the situation--or state, or congressman, or issue--changed.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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Donald Trump seems to prefer malice toward all and charity for none.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Primary sclerosing cholangitis is when a person's bile ducts become chronically inflamed and scarred, impairing bile transport and fat absorption.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
13 Feb. 2025
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Digestive Health Turmeric may help stimulate the production of bile, a fluid your liver secretes to break down dietary fat and aid digestion.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Acrimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrimony. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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