acerbate Meaning & Definition
What Does Acerbate Mean?
Acerbate is an adjective that means Embittered; having a sour disposition or nature. As a verb, it means To exasperate; to irritate.
Acerbate at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈa.sə.beɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | envenom, embitter and provoke |
| Comparative / superlative | more acerbate, most acerbate |
| Verb forms | acerbates, acerbating, acerbated |
Acerbate Definition (Adjective)
- Embittered; having a sour disposition or nature.
Acerbate as a Verb
- To exasperate; to irritate.
- To make bitter or sour.
Synonyms of Acerbate
Acerbate synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Acerbate
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Acerbate in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
acerbate (comparative more acerbate, superlative most acerbate)
acerbate (third-person singular simple present acerbates, present participle acerbating, simple past and past participle acerbated)
Origin of Acerbate
From Latin acerbātus, perfect passive participle of acerbō (“make bitter”), from acerbus (“bitter”).
How to Pronounce Acerbate
You say acerbate as //ˈa.sə.beɪt//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Acerbate
Is acerbate an adjective or a verb?
Acerbate is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for acerbate?
You can replace acerbate with words such as envenom, embitter and provoke. See the full list of acerbate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of acerbate?
The past tense of acerbate is acerbated. The present participle is acerbating.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of acerbate?
The comparative form is more acerbate and the superlative form is most acerbate.