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acrimonious

ac·ri·mo·ni·ous

acrimonious

 
 
pronunciation:
ae kr mo ni s
part of speech: adjective
definition: filled with bitterness or rancor.
The town hall meeting turned into an acrimonious debate.The couple's acrimonious relationship was hard on their children.
synonyms:
bitter, hostile, rancorous
antonyms:
amicable, friendly, good-natured, harmonious, sweet
similar words:
antagonistic, hateful, unfriendly, venomous, virulent