acrimony

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Pronunciation

/ˈækrɪməni/(AK-rih-muh-nee)

Part of speech

nounformal

Chinese

尖刻；激烈的敌意

Definition

Bitterness or ill feeling in speech or manner.

Word family

  • acrimonious/ˌækrɪˈməʊniəs/(adj)尖刻的
  • acrimoniously/ˌækrɪˈməʊniəsli/(adv)尖刻地

Collocations

  • acrimonious divorce
  • acrimonious debate
  • with acrimony
  • mutual acrimony

Examples

  1. 1.The acrimonious divorce dragged on for years, with both sides making bitter accusations. (bitter hostility)
  2. 2.What began as a polite discussion descended into acrimony within minutes. (sharp anger)

Synonyms

  • bitterness/ˈbɪtənəs/— resentful anger
  • rancor/ˈræŋkə/— deep-seated ill will
  • animosity/ˌænɪˈmɒsɪti/— strong hostility

Etymology

from Latin "acrimonia" — "acer" = sharp, bitter — sharp bitterness in dealings