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adjective

as in sour

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verb

past tense of sour

as in angered

to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring a misunderstanding that soured their relationship for a long time

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Brown sidestepped a question about the internal dysfunction that led to his exit from Philly, which included complaints about the Eagles’ offense and a soured relationship with Eagles QB Jalen Hurts. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026 And while intention matters, some behaviors can unknowingly leave soured edges around a visit that’s otherwise completely lovely. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026 Caneiro killed his relatives over a soured business relationship with his brother, prosecutors alleged. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026 The election outcome will give Takaichi a fresh mandate to tackle challenges such as Japan’s rapidly aging population, the rising cost of living, a weak yen, and soured relations with China. — Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026 Relations between the three soured in 2021 and following Rooney’s DUI arrest that September, the group quietly disbanded. — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026 Trump had used the same nickname for Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau, and his use of it toward Carney was the latest mark of their soured relationship. — Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026 When ready to serve, slide the ijeh on to a serving plate, squeeze over a little lemon juice, and serve with lemon wedges and soured cream. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 10 Jan. 2026 The practice can take the shape of postcards from quiet couples bliss or passive-aggressive quips about exes, soured business relationships, and industry frenemies. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025

Verb

The wars exacerbated Americans’ distrust of government and soured an entire generation on the notion of the United States as a force for good in the world. — Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 In July, Situational Awareness faced margin calls after AI bets soured, leading the hedge fund to strike a deal with Ken Griffin’s Citadel to offload a big chunk of its public equity book. — Katherine Doherty, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 Annual inflation ticked down in July, extending a run of high year-over-year price increases that have frustrated Americans and soured their view of the economy heading into November’s midterm elections. — Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2026 Situational Awareness, led by Leopold Aschenbrenner, was forced to offload most of its public equities to Citadel last week in a fire sale as its bets on artificial intelligence soured. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026 Anderson said authorities are still trying to determine a motive for the kidnapping and shooting but suspect that the business relationship may have soured between the two men. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool reign began with a win here in Nashville, but Joe Gomez’s injury soured their 4-2 victory over Sunderland at Geodis Park. — James Pearce, New York Times, 26 July 2026 Camilla and Diana’s relationship eventually soured after Diana began to think—correctly—that Charles and Camilla had deeper feelings for one another than just longtime friends. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 July 2026 Another thing that soured Harris was one his scenes being cut. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for soured

Adjective

If your mouth puckers, the dressing is too sour, and if there’s no burn at all, there’s probably too much fat.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
For fans who missed the combination of tropical sweetness and a sour-candy kick, the creamy drink likely won’t disappoint.

— Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of sour

Verb

The two women who won jury trials in their lawsuits against the county are angered that the county has opted to appeal.

— Sean Emery, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2026
Public backlash is prompting San Diego to reopen 13 restrooms in Mission Bay Park this Friday after a six-week closure during the heart of summer that angered city residents and tourists.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of angered

Adjective

Friday will be dry and comfortable in the Twin Cities, and a beautiful weekend is ahead.

— Joseph Dames, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
If your hair is feeling dry, hairstylist Kee Taylor recommends smoothing a lightweight oil through the midlengths and ends to improve manageability and shine.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of dry

Verb

But for the medieval and classics scholar in Kratz, the film invited questions and infuriated him at times.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026
Under its previous operator, Mountain View had been plagued by riots that drew negative press and infuriated locals.

— Paige Pfleger, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of infuriated

Adjective

Immigrants probably first brought yogurt to the US in the nineteenth century, keeping cultures alive, making batches in home kitchens, and typically eating it as an unsweetened accompaniment to savory food.

— Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 11 Aug. 2026
Both experts recommend choosing plain, unsweetened sparkling water with confidence.

— Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of unsweetened

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He was soon being pilloried on several fronts including management decisions that alienated key executives, and a public fight with star Scarlett Johansson.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
In essence, Common Ground Society cultivates community, which can be a huge comfort to parents who feel ostracized and alienated from society because of burnout.

— Matt Villano, Parents, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of alienated

Adjective

The acidic qualities of both the apple and vinegar will kill the bacteria under the feet and nails.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Some researchers have proposed that, when filled with an acidic liquid, the assembly could generate a small electrical charge.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of acidic

Verb

The prince and his wife have been estranged from the royal family but are now returning to England with their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5.

— Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
And with her, there’s also the matter of her parents, especially her mother, who Hayden was estranged from at the time of her death.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of estranged

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