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Acrimonous

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Characterized by bitterness or sharpness in speech, manner, or behavior.

Sense 1: Popular

Usage:

• The acrimonous debate between the two politicians left the audience disillusioned.
• Despite their close friendship, their acrimonous argument ended their relationship.

Sense 2: Local

Usage:

• The acrimonous relationship between the neighboring families resulted in constant disputes over property boundaries.
• The town's acrimonous history with its rival city made it difficult for any cooperation between the two communities.

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