Acerbate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈa.sə.beɪt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Acerbate is an adjective meaning (transitive) To exasperate; to irritate.
Meaning
(transitive) To exasperate; to irritate.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To make bitter or sour.
- (rare) Embittered; having a sour disposition or nature.
Example Sentences
Lady Laura had triumphed; but she had no desire to acerbate her husband by any unpalatable allusion to her victory.
Word Forms
- acerbates
- acerbating
- acerbated
Synonyms for acerbate
Depending on context, synonyms include provoke, sour, embitter, envenom.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include embitter, envenom, irritate, envenomed, exasperate, aggravative.
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