Acerbate: alternatives and connections

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

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To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

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To cast down.

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To corrupt or undermine in morals; to destroy or lessen the effect of moral principles on; to render corrupt or untrustworthy in morals, in disciplin…

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To press down; to cause to sink; to let fall; to lower; as, to depress the muzzle of a gun; to depress the eyes.

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To disable with alarm or apprehensions; to depress the spirits or courage of; to deprive or firmness and energy through fear; to daunt; to appall; to…

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To deprive of cheerful spirits; to depress the spirits of; to dishearten; to discourage.

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To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

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Sourness of taste, with bitterness and astringency, like that of unripe fruit.

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Sourness of taste, with bitterness and astringency, like that of unripe fruit.

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To be sensible of; to feel

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To make bitter or sad. See Imbitter.

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To taint or impregnate with venom, or any substance noxious to life; to poison; to render dangerous or deadly by poison, as food, drink, a weapon; as…

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