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sour
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The green apple had a delightfully sour and crisp flavor.
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deteriorated or gone bad, often with an acidic or unpleasant quality
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The milk had turned sour after being left out for too long.
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Her breath was always sour, which made it hard for others to be close to her.
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His sour expression made it clear he was n't pleased with the decision.
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The singer 's sour notes during the performance were noticeable even to the casual listener.
06
falling short of the usual or expected standard
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The movie received sour reviews due to its lackluster plot and weak performances.
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referring to soil that has a low pH level, making it acidic and potentially less suitable for growing certain types of plants
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The farmer discovered that the soil in his field was sour, which affected the crop yields.
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refering to petroleum or natural gas that contains a significant amount of sulfur compounds, making it more challenging to process and refine
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The oil field is known for its sour crude, requiring extensive treatment to remove sulfur compounds.
Sour
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The sour of the lemon juice added a tangy flavor to the dish.
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a cocktail made with a base spirit, citrus juice, and sweetener, typically served over ice
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I ordered a whiskey sour for a classic cocktail experience.
to sour
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The milk began to sour after being left out overnight.
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She sours the milk by leaving it out on the counter for too long.
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The constant delays soured the team's enthusiasm for the project.
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to gradually turn unpleasant, often due to a change in circumstances or emotions
Intransitive
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Their once close relationship soured as misunderstandings piled up.
Lexical Tree
sourish
sourly
sourness
sour
