What does acerbate mean?
Acerbate means (rare) Embittered; having a sour disposition or nature..
Acerbate
/ˈa.sə.beɪt/ · adjective
Meaning
(rare) Embittered; having a sour disposition or nature..
Definitions by Sense
- (rare) Embittered; having a sour disposition or nature.
- (transitive) To exasperate; to irritate.
- (transitive) To make bitter or sour.
Example Sentences
Lady Laura had triumphed; but she had no desire to acerbate her husband by any unpalatable allusion to her victory.
Synonyms for acerbate
Antonyms for acerbate
Related Words
Word Forms
- more acerbate
- most acerbate
- acerbates
- acerbating
- acerbated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for acerbate?
Common synonyms include provoke, sour, embitter, envenom.
What is the opposite of acerbate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use acerbate in a sentence?
Lady Laura had triumphed; but she had no desire to acerbate her husband by any unpalatable allusion to her victory.
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