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| sour [ sowr ] |
adjective (comparative sour·er, superlative sour·est) |
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1. sharp-tasting: having a tart or sharp taste that is acidic though not necessarily unpleasant, like the taste of vinegar, lemons, or unripe apples
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2. bad through fermentation: unpleasantly rancid in taste or smell because of fermentation
  It was so hot that the milk went sour in hours.
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3. dissatisfied: characterized by ill temper or feelings of bitterness or dissatisfaction
a sour look
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4. unfriendly: unpleasant, unfriendly, or ill-disposed, having previously been harmonious, friendly, or approving
After two years the partnership began to turn sour.
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5. unpleasant: causing distaste or discomfort
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6. agriculture lacking lime: describes soil that is too acidic because of a lack of lime, and is therefore unfavorable to crops
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7. industry sulfurous and acidic: describes crude oil or gas that is foul-smelling, toxic, and acidic because of excessive levels of sulfur compounds
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transitive and intransitive verb (past and past participle soured, present participle sour·ing, 3rd person present singular sours) |
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1. become or make somebody dissatisfied: to become bad-tempered, embittered, or unfriendly, or make somebody become so
A breach of diplomacy soured relations between the two countries.
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2. become or make something sour: to become sour in taste, smell, or composition, or make something sour in this way
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noun (plural sours) |
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1. sharpness: sharpness or tartness of taste
added some sugar to tone down the sour
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2. cocktail with lemon or lime: a cocktail made with whiskey, lemon or lime juice, and often sugar
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| [ Old English sūr< Germanic] |
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| sour·ly adverb |
| sour·ness noun |
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