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SOURS

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Sours.

Sours - as an adjective

Having a sharp biting taste

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Sours - as a noun

A cocktail made of a liquor (especially whiskey or gin) mixed with lemon or lime juice and sugar

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The taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth

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The property of being acidic

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Sours - as an adjective satellite

Smelling of fermentation or staleness

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One of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of vinegar or lemons

In an unpalatable state

Example: "Sour milk"

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Inaccurate in pitch

Example: "A false (or sour) note"

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Showing a brooding ill humor

Example: "A dark scowl"

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Sours - as a verb

Go sour or spoil

Example: "The milk has soured"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Make sour or more sour

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Example Sentences

"The milk sours if you leave it out for too long."
"She sours the relationship by constantly criticizing him."
"His pessimistic attitude sours the mood in the office."
"The bad news sours the atmosphere at the party."
"The taste of the fruit sours as it ripens."
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Word Game Points

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

SOURS has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is SOURS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sours is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SOURS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is SOURS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sours is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SOURS has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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