acrimony

The definition of acrimony refers to the hostility or bitterness in someone's overall demeanor or speech.

(noun)

An example of the word acrimony is the way in which an angry attendee at a political event might question the politician.

See acrimony in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. acrimonies

bitterness or harshness of temper, manner, or speech; asperity

Origin: L acrimonia, sharpness < acer, sharp < IE base *a-: see acid

See acrimony in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Bitter, sharp animosity, especially as exhibited in speech or behavior.

Origin:

Origin: Latin ācrimōnia, sharpness

Origin: , from ācer, sharp; see ak- in Indo-European roots

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