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.