as in angered
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 soured
Beren Cross, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Bush’s disastrous campaign to democratize the Middle East soured the American public on such policies, which in turn allowed Trump to position himself as an opponent of democracy promotion and foreign assistance more broadly.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2025
The couple married young, but the relationship soon soured.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
But Greenfield and Cohen’s relationship with Unilever soured over the past several years, particularly after Ben & Jerry’s resolved to cease selling its ice cream in Israeli settlements in 2021.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 17 Sep. 2025
But the bet soured as domestic rivals from Luckin Coffee (LC0Ay.
—Ka Sing Chan, Reuters, 16 Sep. 2025
But this experience has soured him.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
All the while, public perception soured and the corruption overshadowed any good that had come from the 18th Amendment.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
The Revolution had just crashed out of the playoffs, but the environment within the locker room had soured.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The manner of his exit that summer, with Leeds in the Championship, soured any goodwill that still existed with their support.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Bush’s disastrous campaign to democratize the Middle East soured the American public on such policies, which in turn allowed Trump to position himself as an opponent of democracy promotion and foreign assistance more broadly.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2025
The couple married young, but the relationship soon soured.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
But Greenfield and Cohen’s relationship with Unilever soured over the past several years, particularly after Ben & Jerry’s resolved to cease selling its ice cream in Israeli settlements in 2021.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 17 Sep. 2025
But the bet soured as domestic rivals from Luckin Coffee (LC0Ay.
—Ka Sing Chan, Reuters, 16 Sep. 2025
But this experience has soured him.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
All the while, public perception soured and the corruption overshadowed any good that had come from the 18th Amendment.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
The Revolution had just crashed out of the playoffs, but the environment within the locker room had soured.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soured
Verb
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Visits by previous prime ministers have angered neighboring countries and proven to be a flashpoint for Japan and China.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Comments the host made after the murder of right wing activist and influencer Charlie Kirk angered MAGA supporters and saw the nation’s largest station group, Nexstar – which has its own mega merger up for review at the FCC – preempt the late night staple.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rancidity is when the oils in nuts break down, causing the nut to smell sharp, sour, or like paint.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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This raised the possibility of an extramarital relationship gone sour.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The proposal has run into challenges, including far-right ministers in Israel being infuriated that the plan would let Palestinians stay in Gaza and not forcibly displaced.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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The trip infuriated China, which tells other countries to avoid official engagements with Taiwan, and triggered massive Chinese military exercises in waters and airspace around the island.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This innovative dry shampoo isn’t designed to just absorb oil and create that all-too-familiar gritty feeling on your strands.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Columbia Men's Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof Omni-heat Boots are currently 25 percent off and will keep feet dry and warm during hikes year-round.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the 2024 election strongly indicated, Democrats alienated a sizable share of the electorate with their recent move to the left.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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More of the faculty lounge policies that have alienated such families.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Choose unsweetened versions instead.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Add fresh or dried (unsweetened) cranberries to oatmeal, trail mix, or roasted vegetable dishes for a pop of color and tang that livens up any fall plate.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the wake of recent reports linking them again, Kate's ex-husband Jon and estranged son, Collin Gosselin, called her out publicly.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the play, Farrow played Sharon, a lonely Iowa woman – estranged from her adult son, divorced from her husband – who decides to take a boarder into her large farmhouse.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Since iron availability depends on an acidic environment, this reduces its absorption.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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British yelper Yungblud released his debut in 2018 and has been cultivating a fervent fanbase for his ambitious, acidic music in the years since, but his co-sign from Ozzy Osbourne before the metal titan’s death this summer and his ambitious album Idols raised his profile in the wider rock world.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Soured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soured. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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