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acrimonious

The word “acrimonious” has 5 syllables: ac-ri-mo-ni-ous

It's pronounced as /ˌækrəˈmoʊniəs/

What is synonym and antonym for acrimonious?

In the thesaurus, “acrimonious” has 55 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for acrimonious along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for acrimonious

Antonyms for acrimonious

Meanings of acrimonious

  • adjective
    1. Harsh and sharp, or bitter and not pleasant to the taste; acrid, pungent.
    2. Angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter, mean-spirited, sharp in language or tone.

Example Sentences

  • The debate turned acrimonious as both sides refused to compromise.
  • They endured an acrimonious divorce that lasted for years.
  • His acrimonious remarks alienated many of his colleagues.
  • The negotiations ended on an acrimonious note.
  • An acrimonious exchange broke out during the board meeting.

On this page you'll find 74 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to acrimonious, such as: acerbic, acid, acrid, angry, astringent, belligerent, biting.

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