acidness

noun

Definition of acidnessnext
1
as in edge
a harsh or sharp quality there's an irritating acidness to the writer's comments on just about everything

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2
as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression the acidness in his remarks hurt her to the core

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidness
  1. edge
  2. severity
  3. bite
  4. hostility
  5. acidity
  6. virulence
  7. anger
  8. bile
Noun
  • While there’s nothing more rock and roll than a knee-length version, a cropped, motorcycle style in faux leather has more edge and can be worn into spring.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitor, said the insurgents detonated two car bombs at the western edge of Aleppo on Friday.
    Sarah el Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of edge
Noun
  • Depending on the severity of the symptoms, your primary care doctor can refer you to a gastroenterologist or a colorectal surgeon for a closer look.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • An official cause for the emergency has yet to be disclosed, though Foxx has alluded to the severity of his condition in the months since.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of severity
Noun
  • More:Austin set to clamp down on release of dogs with severe bite history from city custody Police then went to the men's home in Cameron and searched a freezer and found the bodies of small-breed dogs, the affidavit said.
    Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Funnel-web spiders collected for the Sydney zoo are used to create the antivenom used to treat the spider's dangerous bite Comments A zoo in Australia is enlisting the public's help to catch and collect deadly funnel-web spiders to save lives.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of bite
Noun
  • Did the hostility between Administration and newspaper come back to haunt Nixon?
    John Tamny, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • All Greeks were guaranteed safe passage traveling to or from the contests (though the popular idea that all inter-state hostilities ceased may be a myth).
    Miriam Kamil, JSTOR Daily, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of hostility
Noun
  • Like the skillet above, it’s made from sturdy cast iron, but is also covered in a porcelain enamel that’s rust-resistant, non-reactive to acidity, and easy to clean.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Bright acidity, balanced, fine, focused flavors with green apples and grapefruit.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of acidity
Noun
  • An ePPP is a pathogen that has been modified to enhance its transmissibility and virulence.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Still others are investigating viruses that attack Bd and eventually might be used to reduce its virulence.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of virulence
Noun
  • According to a press release, with each playlist, Swift has chosen songs from her own catalog that fit each stage of a breakup: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Research shows that writing allows individuals to process complex feelings, such as anger, sadness or disappointment, with greater depth and clarity.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of anger
Noun
  • Extra body weight can increase cholesterol levels in bile and lead to gallstone formation.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Trump’s vitriolic bile claiming Kamala Harris will destroy Israel is absolutely indefensible on several levels.
    Michael Isaacson, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of bile
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