acid
- adjective
- /ˈæsɪd/
- I thought they were acid.
- acid-tongued
Examples
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His acid remarks during the debate turned many audiences against him.
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Osraed Ealadhach said nothing of that embarrassing scene in the concourse, but he was more acid than usual.
Fiction book (1992) -
They avoid each other on holidays, phone rarely, and are acid and careless of feelings.
Fiction book (1992) -
The playboys, gold-diggers, and bluebloods are acid on society.
Blog text (11) -
Kissinger was acid-tongued, impatient, malicious, and tirelessly ambitious, driven by self-promotion and a level of intellectual arrogance that was notable even for Harvard.
Academic text (1990) -
She made an acid comment about his lack of effort during the project.
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The article was filled with acid criticism of the government's policies.
Synonyms
Feeling or showing strong anger and hurt
Harsh critical words or actions that hurt others
Harsh, angry words that strongly hurt someone
Being very sharp and unkind in speech or writing
Expressing harsh, biting criticism that hurts people or their confidence
Very harsh and full of hate in speech or writing
Very harsh words or writing that attack someone
Harsh or hurtful in a way that makes someone feel upset
Speech or writing that is harsh and likely to offend people
A very harsh remark that tries to hurt someone
Sharp, biting words that can hurt or shock people
Saying harsh words to criticize someone or something
Having a sharp, sour taste or smell
A harsh, bitter way of speaking that shows anger or criticism
Harsh angry speech or writing that strongly criticizes people
Saying harsh, mean things that hurt people
Antonyms
Compounds
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Rain made acidic by pollution from factories that harms plants and water
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A very strong liquid that can burn skin and metal used in factories and labs
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A B vitamin that helps the body make new cells and prevents birth defects in early pregnancy
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A very strong acid that can burn skin and helps the stomach digest food
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A substance found in sour milk, some fruits, and muscles after exercise that can make food taste sour
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A long molecule like DNA or RNA that stores genetic information in cells
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A natural sour substance in lemons and other fruits that gives flavor and helps keep food fresh
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A very strong, dangerous acid that can burn skin and is used to make fertilizers and explosives
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A chemical the body makes when it breaks down some foods and cells, found in blood and urine
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A soft oily acid in olive oil and other fats used to make soaps and creams
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A clear chemical with no smell used in fertilizers, food, and household cleaners
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A thick natural liquid in the body that holds water and helps joints, skin, and eyes stay wet
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An acid that has one or more OH groups attached, like citric acid in fruit
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A long molecule in cells that carries information about how living things grow and look
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A vitamin found in fruits and vegetables that prevents scurvy and helps keep you healthy
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A liquid fat in plant oils that the body needs and that soap makers use
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A chemical from a fungus used in research and to make drugs that change how you see or feel
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A weak acid used to kill germs and insects and to make glass, paper, and glue
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A strong dangerous liquid used to clean mineral deposits from pipes and pools
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An unhealthy fat that forms when food makers change oil during processing
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A natural plant substance people use to treat leather and make skin firmer
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A 1960s rock style with long guitar solos and unusual sounds often linked to drug use
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A white chemical used in aspirin, dyes, perfumes, and acne medicine
A strong drug called LSD that makes people see or hear things that are not real
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A medicine that prevents some seizures and treats mood problems and very bad headaches
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A common medicine for pain, fever, and inflammation called aspirin
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A rechargeable device with lead plates and weak sulphuric acid used in cars and for backup power
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A toxic chemical used to kill germs and to make other chemicals, also called phenol
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A poison made by some sea algae that can harm the brain and cause memory loss
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A very strong, reactive acid used in labs and factories to make salts
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A clear sharp liquid that makes vinegar taste sour and is used to make plastics and medicines
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A clear or white acid from sugar plants used in skin care to remove dead skin
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A weak acid that forms when carbon dioxide dissolves in water and makes the water slightly acidic
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A type of healthy fat that your body needs, found in plant oils like flaxseed and canola
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A type of fat found mainly in animal foods that has no double bonds in its chain
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A type of fat in fish and some vegetable oils that can help your heart
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A type of oil-like fat with one double bond found in olive oil and avocados
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A white crystal chemical found in some tree resins and used to preserve food and make other chemicals
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A natural substance in fruits that makes them taste sour and adds sourness to foods
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A healthy fat in fish like salmon and tuna that helps the brain and eyes develop
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A very poisonous liquid made from hydrogen cyanide and water used to kill pests
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A very poisonous liquid used to kill pests and make other chemicals
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A healthy fat found in oily fish that helps heart and brain health
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A chemical used to make aspirin and to treat acne and other skin problems
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A weak unstable acid that exists only in water or salts and helps in chemical reactions
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A colorless, strong-smelling liquid found in ants and some plants used to make dyes and kill insects
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An acid in fats that has a very strong unpleasant smell often found in spoiled butter
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A chemical the body makes from fat that it uses for energy when you do not eat
How Harsh
Surface Forms
Etymology
Acid used for harsh or biting speech comes from the idea of 'sour' or 'sharp' from Latin acidus, so an acid remark is like a sharp taste that can sting or hurt when you hear it.