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acerbic
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Sense: Sour in taste

Synonyms:

sour , acidic, tart , acidulous, acrid, bitter , sharp , sour-tasting, pungent, soured, vinegary, astringent

Sense: Sharp or harsh in temper or language

Synonyms:

biting , severe , caustic, abrupt , sarcastic, harsh , acrimonious, bitter , mordant, trenchant, vitriolic, withering, resentful, scathing, choleric, corrosive, dry , splenetic, stinging

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