acrimony

Meanings

• noun

  A state of bitter and hostile discord between people; a bitter quarrel.

  - "The acrimony between the siblings lasted for years."
  - "The acrimony in the boardroom was palpable during the merger negotiations."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

friendship , peace

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Synonyms

animosity , bitterness , enmity , hatred , opposition

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acrimony
crony , phony , mony

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Variants

List of all variants of acrimony that leads to same result
acrimonies , acrimony

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Etymology

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From Old French acrimonie, from Latin acrimonium, from acer (sharp) + monere (to advise, warn).

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Trivia

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1. The word acrimony is related to the word acerbic, which means sharp, bitter, or caustic.

2. In medieval Europe, acrimony was believed to be a poisonous substance that caused bitter quarrels and conflicts.

3. The term acrimony is often used in legal contexts to describe heated debates or disputes in court.

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Related Concepts

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1. hostility: A state of unfriendliness or open opposition.

2. quarrel: A noisy dispute or angry argument.

3. conflict: A clash or collision between opposing forces or interests.

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Culture

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In literature, acrimony is often used to describe intense and bitter arguments or conflicts between characters. In art, it can be depicted through the use of sharp lines, harsh colors, and tense compositions.

How to Memorize "acrimony"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sharp, bitter taste in your mouth and imagine two people arguing intensely. This can help you remember the meaning of acrimony as a bitter quarrel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word acrimony with the image of a sharp knife or a spiky cactus to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Cridle Of My Nemesis' to remember that acrimony means 'A Cridle Of My Nemesis' - a bitter quarrel or conflict with your enemy.

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