SOURS Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word sours. (close relations)
Definition of SOURS
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sourness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth • the property of being acidic • a sullen moody resentful disposition | ||||||||
acetify | verbv | |||||||
verb • make sour or more sour • turn acidic | ||||||||
acidify | verbv | |||||||
verb • make sour or more sour • turn acidic | ||||||||
acidity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of being acidic • the taste experience when something acidic is taken into the mouth • pH values below 7 | ||||||||
acidulate | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • make sour or more sour | ||||||||
dark | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black • (used of color) having a dark hue noun • absence of light or illumination • absence of moral or spiritual values • an unilluminated area • the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside • an unenlightened state adjective satellite • brunet (used of hair or skin or eyes) • stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable • secret • showing a brooding ill humor • lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture • marked by difficulty of style or expression • causing dejection • not giving performances; closed | ||||||||
dour | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • stubbornly unyielding • harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance • showing a brooding ill humor | ||||||||
false | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality adverb • in a disloyal and faithless manner adjective satellite • arising from error • erroneous and usually accidental • deliberately deceptive • inappropriate to reality or facts • not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article • designed to deceive • inaccurate in pitch • adopted in order to deceive • (used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful | ||||||||
ferment | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a state of agitation or turbulent change or development • a substance capable of bringing about fermentation • a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol verb • be in an agitated or excited state • work up into agitation or excitement • cause to undergo fermentation • go sour or spoil | ||||||||
glowering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing a brooding ill humor | ||||||||
glum | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • moody and melancholic • showing a brooding ill humor | ||||||||
moody | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998) • United States evangelist (1837-1899) adjective satellite • showing a brooding ill humor • subject to sharply varying moods | ||||||||
morose | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing a brooding ill humor | ||||||||
off | adverbadv | |||||||
adjective • not in operation or operational • (of events) no longer planned or scheduled adverb • from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) • at a distance in space or time • no longer on or in contact or attached adjective satellite • below a satisfactory level • in an unpalatable state • not performing or scheduled for duties verb • kill intentionally and with premeditation | ||||||||
off-key | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • inaccurate in pitch | ||||||||
rancid | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition • smelling of fermentation or staleness | ||||||||
saturnine | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • bitter or scornful • showing a brooding ill humor | ||||||||
sullen | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • showing a brooding ill humor • darkened by clouds | ||||||||
tartness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth • a sharp sour taste • a rough and bitter manner | ||||||||
turn | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a circular segment of a curve • the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course • (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession • an unforeseen development • a movement in a new direction • the act of turning away or in the opposite direction • turning or twisting around (in place) • a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else) • (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive • a short performance that is part of a longer program • a favor for someone • taking a short walk out and back verb • to change orientation or direction • undergo a transformation or a change of position or action • undergo a change or development • cause to move around or rotate • change to the contrary • pass to the other side of • pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become • let (something) fall or spill from a container • move around an axis or a center • cause to move around a center so as to show another side of • to send or let go • to break and turn over earth especially with a plow • shape by rotating on a lathe or cutting device or a wheel • change color • twist suddenly so as to sprain • cause to change or turn into something different;assume new characteristics • accomplish by rotating • get by buying and selling • cause to move along an axis or into a new direction • channel one's attention, interest, thought, or attention toward or away from something • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • alter the functioning or setting of • direct at someone • have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to • go sour or spoil • become officially one year older | ||||||||