Acrimonies

/ˈækrɪmoʊniz/ noun

Definition

Plural of acrimony; multiple instances of harsh, bitter, or resentful feelings or speech.

Etymology

From acrimony with plural '-ies' suffix, ultimately from Latin 'acrimonial' meaning sharpness or sourness.

Kelly Says

The plural 'acrimonies' appears more often in formal writing about politics and law—it describes how multiple bitter disputes can stack up over time.

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