Harsh, bitter, or resentful feelings or speech; a sharp and angry tone or manner.
From Latin 'acrimonia' meaning sharpness or sourness, derived from 'acer' (sharp). The metaphor evolved from physical sharpness to emotional harshness.
Acrimony and acidity share the same Latin root—both describe something sharp that bites, whether it's stomach acid or cutting words!
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