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acrimony

[ˈækrɪmoʊni]
nounfeminine
aspereza
1. Bitterness or harshness of tone, manner, or speech; sharpness of feeling or expression
The acrimony in their debate made it difficult for them to reach any agreement.
A aspereza no seu debate tornou difícil chegarem a algum acordo.
2. Bitter, harsh, or ill-natured quality in relationships or interactions
There was considerable acrimony between the two former business partners.
Havia considerável aspereza entre os dois antigos sócios.
Synonyms
bitternessharshnesssournessrancoranimosityhostilityill willspitefulness
Antonyms
kindnessgentlenesswarmthgoodwillcordialityaffabilitysweetness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aspereza
Most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
acrímonia
Formal or academic usage, literal translation
Portugal
acrímonia
Formal usage; also 'aspereza' in casual contexts
General
amargura
Alternative translation emphasizing bitterness

Related Idioms & Phrases

with acrimony - com aspereza/amargura
acrimonious debate - debate acalorado/amargo
acrimony between parties - aspereza/tensão entre partes
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