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
Speech or writing that is harsh and likely to offend people
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
Sharp, biting words that can hurt or shock people
Having a sharp, sour taste or smell
A harsh, bitter way of speaking that shows anger or criticism
A very harsh remark that tries to hurt someone
Harsh or hurtful in a way that makes someone feel upset
Saying harsh words to criticize someone or something
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 soft oily acid in olive oil and other fats used to make soaps and creams
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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 weak acid that forms when carbon dioxide dissolves in water and makes the water slightly acidic
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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 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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An unhealthy fat that forms when food makers change oil during processing
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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 weak acid used to kill germs and insects and to make glass, paper, and glue
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A long molecule in cells that carries information about how living things grow and look
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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 clear chemical with no smell used in fertilizers, food, and household cleaners
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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 common medicine for pain, fever, and inflammation called aspirin
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A vitamin found in fruits and vegetables that prevents scurvy and helps keep you healthy
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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 strong dangerous liquid used to clean mineral deposits from pipes and pools
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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 chemical used to make aspirin and to treat acne and other skin problems
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A natural plant substance people use to treat leather and make skin firmer
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A medicine that prevents some seizures and treats mood problems and very bad headaches
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A slang name for LSD, a drug that makes people see or hear things that are not real
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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 toxic chemical used to kill germs and to make other chemicals, also called phenol
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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 liquid fat in plant oils that the body needs and that soap makers use
A strong drug called LSD that makes people see or hear things that are not real
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A natural substance in fruits that makes them taste sour and adds sourness to foods
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A very strong, reactive acid used in labs and factories to make salts
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A type of fat in fish and some vegetable oils that can help your heart
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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 small chemical the body makes when it breaks down fat, found in blood and urine during fasting or diabetes
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A substance in butter and some fats that has a strong unpleasant smell
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An unstable acid used in chemistry to make other substances react by taking electrons
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An acid in animal fats with a strong goat-like smell used in flavors and industry
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A fatty acid in foods like butter or coconut oil used to make perfumes and food additives
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An acid that cannot be isolated and is known only as parts of other chemicals like ammonium carbamate and urethane
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A colorless, odorless gas called carbon dioxide that plants use to make food
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An unstable acid that exists only in water and strongly reacts with other substances
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A series of chemical reactions in the mitochondria of cells that make energy
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A strong unstable acid that contains chromium and reacts strongly with other chemicals
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A very strong mixture of two acids that cleans laboratory glassware
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A substance in muscles that stores and gives quick energy for short bursts of activity
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A colorless, very poisonous liquid acid that evaporates easily and breaks down into ammonia and carbon dioxide in water
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A chemical with ten carbon atoms and two acid groups used to make strong plastics and resins
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A fatty acid found in animal fats and oils with a strong goat-like smell
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A chemical that can give two hydrogen atoms to a base and make two salts
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.