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Definition of Acerb
1. Adjective. Sour or bitter in taste.
Exact synonyms: Acerbic, Astringent
Similar to: Sour
Derivative terms: Acerbity, Astringence, Astringency
Similar to: Sour
Derivative terms: Acerbity, Astringence, Astringency
2. Adjective. Harsh or corrosive in tone. "A vitriolic critique"
Exact synonyms: Acerbic, Acid, Acrid, Bitter, Blistering, Caustic, Sulfurous, Sulphurous, Virulent, Vitriolic
Similar to: Unpleasant
Derivative terms: Acerbity, Acridity, Acridness, Bitterness, Virulence, Virulency, Vitriol
Similar to: Unpleasant
Derivative terms: Acerbity, Acridity, Acridness, Bitterness, Virulence, Virulency, Vitriol
Definition of Acerb
1. a. Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, as unripe fruit; sharp and harsh.
Definition of Acerb
1. sour [adj ACERBER, ACERBEST] - See also: sour
Medical Definition of Acerb
1. Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, as unripe fruit; sharp and harsh. Origin: L. Acerbus, fr. Acer sharp: cf. F. Acerbe. See Acrid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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