acrimony

Definitions

Bitterness or ill feeling in speech, temper, or manner.

Sharpness or severity of nature or speech.

Examples

The divorce settlement was settled only after years of bitter acrimony between the two parties.

Despite the acrimony that characterized their previous debates, the two politicians managed to reach a compromise.

Synonyms

bitterness resentment animosity rancor ill will hostility virulence

Antonyms

goodwill friendliness kindness amiability harmony benevolence cordiality