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acrimony

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/ˈækrɪˌmoʊni/ · ac-ri-mo-ny

sharpness, harshness, or bitterness in speech or manner.

Meanings

nounformal

sharpness, harshness, or bitterness in speech or manner.

لہجے یا طریقہ کار میں تلخی، سختی، یا کڑواہٹ.

تلخی

telkhi

Synonyms

bitternessharshnessacrimonyکڑواہٹسختیتلخی

Antonyms

sweetnesspleasantnessharmonyمیٹھاسخوشگواریتہم آہنگی

Common Collocations

  • acrimony of divorce
  • acrimony in debates
  • acrimony among friends

Example Sentences

The acrimony between the two politicians was evident during the debate.

دو سیاستدانوں کے درمیان تلخی بحث کے دوران واضح تھی۔

Do siyasatdanon ke darmiyan telkhi behas ke doran wazeed thi.

Their relationship ended in acrimony and distrust.

ان کا رشتہ تلخی اور عدم اعتماد کے ساتھ ختم ہوا۔

Un ka rishta telkhi aur adam aitmad ke sath khatam hua.

He spoke with such acrimony that it hurt her feelings.

اس نے ایسی تلخی سے بات کی کہ اس کے جذبات کو تکلیف پہنچی۔

Us ne aisi telkhi se baat ki ke us ke jazbat ko takleef pohnchi.

Easily Confused With

animosity:While both refer to hostility, 'acrimony' focuses on bitterness in communication, whereas 'animosity' refers to general dislike.

Word Family

acrimonious
adjectiveتلخی بھرا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'acrimony' as a bitter dispute between friends.

Imagine two people arguing fiercely, with dark clouds overhead symbolizing bitterness.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں تلخی نہ ہو، گفتگو میں خوشبو ہو محبت کے اس کمرے میں، صرف پیار کا جال ہو

Mohabbat mein telkhi na ho, guftagu mein khushbu ho Mohabbat ke is kamray mein, sirf pyar ka jaal ho

Let there be no bitterness in love, let conversation be fragrant In this room of love, let there be only a web of affection.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

تلخی کا جواب تلخی سے نہ دیں

Telkhi ka jawab telkhi se na dain

Don't respond to bitterness with bitterness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "acerimonia" — bitterness

First known use: 14th century

The word 'acrimony' comes from the Latin 'acer' meaning sharp or bitter. It evolved in the late Middle Ages into English.