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ACERBATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Acerbate.

Acerbate - as a verb

Cause to be bitter or resentful

Example: "These injustices embittered her even more"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
embitter12envenom12

Make sour or bitter

Example Sentences

"His careless comment only served to acerbate the situation further."
"The harsh words from his supervisor acerbated his frustration."
"Her criticism acerbated his insecurities."
"The decision to cut funding will only acerbate the problem of homelessness."
"His constant complaining about the noise acerbated his neighbor's annoyance."
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Word Game Points

Is ACERBATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, acerbate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACERBATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is ACERBATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, acerbate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACERBATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is ACERBATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, acerbate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACERBATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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