acerbate
Pronunciation: /ˈa.sə.beɪt/
The English word “acerbate” has 3 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Embittered; having a sour disposition or nature.
verb
- To exasperate; to irritate.
- To make bitter or sour.
Etymology
From Latin acerbātus, perfect passive participle of acerbō (“make bitter”), from acerbus (“bitter”).
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