Synonyms of curdle

curdle

verb

1

as in to sour

Related Words

• sour
• estrange
• set (against)
• anger
• infuriate
• alienate
• enrage
• aggravate
• embitter
• antagonize
• incense
• disaffect
• disgruntle
• madden
• envenom
• empoison

Dissimilar Words

• appease
• placate
• assuage
• pacify
• endear
• ingratiate
• sweeten
• mollify
• propitiate

2

as in to curd

Related Words

• curd
• thicken
• clump
• lump (up)
• gum
• condense
• stiffen
• coagulate
• freeze
• cake
• congeal
• solidify
• harden
• gelatinize
• concrete
• jell
• firm (up)
• gel
• clot
• indurate
• fix
• gelate
• jelly
• set

Dissimilar Words

• melt
• liquefy
• thaw
• fuse
• flux
• deliquesce

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curdle

Using a heatproof spatula or your favorite wooden spoon, stir until the mixture thicken slightly and reaches 160 degrees, making sure the mixture doesn’t curdle. — Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 23 May 2026

Spurious claims against those institutions, and against the judiciary that protects them, have curdled into polarizing hatreds. — Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 18 May 2026

Does a vague sense of dread curdle your belly? — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 13 May 2026

That the story of The Deb, which centers around female friendship and unity despite cultural differences, wound up curdling into a swirling pit of harassment and negativity and abuse is one of this world’s cruel ironies. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 May 2026