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noun

Definition of souringnext
as in estrangement
the loss of friendship or affection the souring of the business partnership led to an ugly legal battle

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souring

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verb

present participle of sour
as in angering
to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring a misunderstanding that soured their relationship for a long time

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for souring
  1. angering
  2. alienation
  3. alienating
  4. divorce
Verb
  • With some true detective work, Flueger quickly discovers that pigeons are trying to claim squatter rights a bit too close higher up, angering the furry felines.
    Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Francis has tried to toe a balanced line on Gaza after initially angering Israel with comments that were perceived of as being supportive of the Palestinians.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
Definition of angering
Noun
  • This narrow focus fails to address the root causes of crises like mental health struggles, systemic inequities, or the societal alienation that can contribute to acts of violence.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Published in France in 1958 and the United States in 1959, the book of 83 photos taken across the country—everyday scenes of cowboys, nannies, storefronts and more, with visual undertones of politics, alienation, power and injustice—influenced an entire generation of photographers.
    Donny Bajohr, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of alienation
Verb
  • Crypto culture, with its terminally online slang and imagery, is alienating and off-putting.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Food retailers will prioritize local sourcing and adjust packaging or sizing to manage costs without alienating customers.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of alienating
Noun
  • Its victories and complications remain modest developments, puny by typical TV standards and monumental on the scale of everyday life (a divorce, a storm, a tough conversation, a death).
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Though Willis and Moore have both gone on to remarry (and divorce, for Moore's part) Willis' relationship with his ex continues to be an important one.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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