1. harsh or bitter feelings, words, or manner; bitterness of speech or behavior

Examples

• The divorce proceedings were filled with acrimony between the former spouses.
• Despite their political differences, the debate was conducted without acrimony.
• Years of acrimony between the two companies finally ended with a settlement.
• The meeting dissolved into acrimony when accusations began flying.
• She spoke with such acrimony that everyone in the room fell silent.
• The acrimony in his voice was unmistakable when he discussed his former business partner.