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SOURS Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word sours. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word sours. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For SOURS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sours, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
cocktail taste turn
Phrases (7)
change statechange tastegustatory perceptiongustatory sensationtaste perceptiontaste propertytaste sensation

Alternatives for SOURNESS

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