
Acrimonious
Negative Emotion
Acrimonious is used when someone's words or actions show deep resentment.
He left the meeting with an acrimonious remark.
Strong Conflict
Use 'acrimonious' when two people or groups are involved in a serious disagreement.
An acrimonious debate preceded the controversial vote.
Intensity Matters
'Acrimonious' implies a higher level of bitter hostility, more than just a regular argument.
The acrimonious rivalry between the two teams was well-known.
Compare with
AcridBitterCausticCutHarshScathingSharpVitriolic
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