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Acrimony vs Severity - What's the difference?

acrimony | severity | Related terms |

Acrimony is a related term of severity.


As nouns the difference between acrimony and severity

is that acrimony is a sharp and bitter hatred while severity is the state of being severe.

acrimony

English

Noun

(acrimonies)
  • A sharp and bitter hatred.
    • Her acrimony for her neighbors manifests itself with shouting and stomping.
  • * 1826 , , Chapter 12
    • In her resentful mood, these expressions had been remembered with acrimony and disdain; [...].

    Synonyms

    * animosity * bitterness * enmity * hatred * opposition

    Antonyms

    * friendship * peace

    severity

    English

    Noun

    (severities)
  • The state of being severe.
  • The degree of something undesirable; badness or seriousness.
    • The severity of the offence merits a long prison sentence.