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a·cer·bi·ty
 acerbity
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- pronunciation:
suhr
bih
ti
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
acerbities |
| definition 1: |
sharpness or severity of temper or manner.
She criticized him with acerbity.- synonyms:
- acridity, acrimony, asperity, astringency, causticity, mordancy
- antonyms:
- mildness, sweetness
- similar words:
- acid, choler, rancor, venom
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| definition 2: |
bitterness of taste; astringency.
- synonyms:
- acidity, acridity, astringency, bitterness, sharpness, sourness, tartness
- antonyms:
- mildness, sweetness
- similar words:
- roughness
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