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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
But the acrimony over Facebook and its CEO is emblematic of a bigger issue: no one private company or individual should ever have so much power.
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Diane Coyle, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
If Trump manages to meet the sobering moment with humility and to offer calls for unity amid acrimony, expect the hand-wringing over Biden to get more noticeable in a hurry.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 16 July 2024
Ultimately, neither the American nor the Indian approach provides a stable basis for long-term cooperation; both will instead produce only acrimony and frustration.
—Robert D. Blackwill, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2019
While tension between prosecutors and agents during an investigation are routine, this case had taken on an intense level of acrimony due to the potential defendant: former President Donald Trump.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC News, 3 Sep. 2024
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Diane Coyle, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
If Trump manages to meet the sobering moment with humility and to offer calls for unity amid acrimony, expect the hand-wringing over Biden to get more noticeable in a hurry.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 16 July 2024
Ultimately, neither the American nor the Indian approach provides a stable basis for long-term cooperation; both will instead produce only acrimony and frustration.
—Robert D. Blackwill, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2019
While tension between prosecutors and agents during an investigation are routine, this case had taken on an intense level of acrimony due to the potential defendant: former President Donald Trump.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC News, 3 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrimony
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Soon afterward, the U.S. said the system would not be deployed to Ukraine, with deputy Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh telling reporters that the war between Russia and Ukraine differed to hostilities in the Middle East.Michael D. Carroll AND Brendan Cole, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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In January, the World Bank and Ipsos, a market research firm, estimated that nearly 60% of Gaza’s water and sanitation infrastructure had been damaged or destroyed by hostilities.Sophie Tanno, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Located just below Tak, Izakaya is ideal for quick bites of sushi and sips of sake in a casual setting.Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
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Betting on one brand gives you only one bite at the apple.Gary Stern, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Now, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel has offered a huge update on the severity of Waddle's injury.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The release noted that front-end height determines the point of impact on a pedestrian’s body, which is a key factor in the severity of injuries.Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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Then use a thin metal spatula to loosen bars around the edges of the pan.Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
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Read More: See Photos from the Raging Franklin Fire in Malibu Much of the devastation occurred in Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles known for its stunning bluffs and Zuma Beach, which features in many Hollywood films.Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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The shooting captivated the nation, both for the brutality of the crime and for the anger and frustration many people expressed about the health care insurance system.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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That sparked anger from Crimson Tide fans and SEC execs.Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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And not out of malice necessarily, some people are just so in their heads about their own stuff.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
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The Iranian regime’s malice is aimed not only at the United States or the Jews.Diane Gensler, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024
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This occurs because bile builds up in the blood, which contains a yellow waste substance called bilirubin.Brittany Risher, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
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Beatles ‘64 reminds viewers just how much skepticism and outright bile the band faced upon their American arrival, chiefly from males of a certain age.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Acrimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrimony. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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