acrimonies
Hostile verbal exchanges
Acrimonies is the plural of acrimony—instances of bitter, sharp ill will.
The word appears in contexts where multiple sources or episodes of hostility exist: The acrimonies between the two families stretched back generations.
The plural is uncommon; acrimony more typically appears as an uncountable noun describing a general atmosphere of bitterness.
Active opposition or hostility
- animosityActive, bitter hostility
- enmityBitter, lasting ill will
- conflictOpposition between parties
- strifeAngry, prolonged conflict
friction · tension · belligerence · combativeness · confrontation · feud · quarrel · contention
Intent to cause harm
- ill-willHostile or unkind feeling
- vengefulnessCraving for retaliation
- vindictivenessDisposition toward retaliation
- grudgePersistent resentment toward someone
hatred · rancor · malevolence · animus · vitriol · venom · nastiness · meanness
Persistent bitter displeasure
- sournessAcidic taste quality
- gallImpudent boldness or bitterness
- bileLiver-made digestive fluid
- cynicismDistrust of human sincerity
displeasure · indignation · chagrin · irritability · tartness · harshness · umbrage · dudgeon
antagonism
Active opposition or hostility
strife · friction · tension · belligerence · combativeness · confrontation · feud · quarrel · contention · discord
malice
Intent to cause harm
- ill-willHostile or unkind feeling
- vengefulnessCraving for retaliation
- vindictivenessDisposition toward retaliation
grudge · hatred · rancor · malevolence · animus · vitriol · venom · nastiness · meanness · cruelty
resentment
Persistent bitter displeasure
cynicism · displeasure · indignation · chagrin · irritability · tartness · harshness · umbrage · dudgeon · pique
acrimonieswarmth
Heat you feel
goodwill · friendliness · kindness · cordiality · amity
acrimoniesharmonies
Pleasing combined pitches
concord · amity · civilities · accord · peace
acrimoniescivilities
Formal polite behaviors
politeness · courtesy · diplomacy · tact · respectfulness