To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
ex+acerb+ate
Shared component: acerb · bitter
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acerb
bitter
Related forms: acerb · 4 words in this dictionary
Related words
Shared components, not spelling prefixesSharp and forthright, especially in speech or tone.
acerb+ic
Shared component: acerb · bitter
A sharp, bitter, or harsh quality in speech, tone, or mood.
acerb+ity
Shared component: acerb · bitter
The process of making a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
ex+acerb+ation
Shared component: acerb · bitter