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
Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Trump appointed Powell to lead the Federal Reserve in 2017, but their relationship soured due to Powell's decisions on interest rates.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Since leaving the team, however, Belichick and Kraft’s relationship has soured publicly as the two have taken jabs over credit for the Patriots’ past success with Brady, who later went on to win another Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before his 2023 retirement.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
The worst inflation spike in four decades in 2021 and 2022 soured most Americans on the economy, eroded sharp wage gains that occurred as employers desperately sought workers after the pandemic, and contributed to Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat in last year’s election.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Their desire, soured, turns into rage; the women in my family wear their resentments like bracelets.
—Eliana Ramage
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
And maybe that soured Stoops a bit.
—Chase Goodbread, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
As the relationships soured, both claim West harassed and threatened them.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
While the Palestinian Authority (PA), which governs parts of the occupied West Bank, initially welcomed his appointment, their relationship soured quickly.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Sales collapsed, relationships soured and internal blame escalated.
—Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Trump appointed Powell to lead the Federal Reserve in 2017, but their relationship soured due to Powell's decisions on interest rates.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Since leaving the team, however, Belichick and Kraft’s relationship has soured publicly as the two have taken jabs over credit for the Patriots’ past success with Brady, who later went on to win another Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before his 2023 retirement.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
The worst inflation spike in four decades in 2021 and 2022 soured most Americans on the economy, eroded sharp wage gains that occurred as employers desperately sought workers after the pandemic, and contributed to Vice President Kamala Harris’ defeat in last year’s election.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Their desire, soured, turns into rage; the women in my family wear their resentments like bracelets.
—Eliana Ramage
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
And maybe that soured Stoops a bit.
—Chase Goodbread, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
As the relationships soured, both claim West harassed and threatened them.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
While the Palestinian Authority (PA), which governs parts of the occupied West Bank, initially welcomed his appointment, their relationship soured quickly.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soured
Verb
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However, sharp spending cuts have angered many, while corruption allegations against senior officials have dented his party’s odds ahead of next month’s vote, which could determine the future of Milei’s presidency.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some of the most passionate television fans are those who watch Big Brother, and the latest game twist has angered them, creating a backlash on social media.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Known for excellent hazy IPAs as well as a stellar mixed fermentation/sour program, Hill Farmstead is worth the drive as some beer people consider a visit to their small but inviting tasting room almost a religious pilgrimage.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In addition to offering a survey of Khmer cuisine, with its strong flavors and sour ferments, the restaurant also pays homage to Un’s own family, particularly her mother, Kim Eng Mann, or Mama Kim, who can sometimes be spotted working in the kitchen.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The scale of the destruction shocked and infuriated Cutright, according to a different source familiar with the incident who did not want to be identified because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk inspired and infuriated millions of Americans with his hard-line conservative views and often incendiary language.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Soothing ingredients, including niacinamide, chlorella, calendula, aloe, and chamomile, ensure your skin isn’t stripped dry in the process.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Much of central Saskatchewan received less than half an inch of rainfall in April and May, leaving many wetlands dry.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump has alienated Brazil by defending its former president, charged with trying to overturn a legitimate election, and South Africa, accusing it of mistreating its White citizens.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Broadcom acquired the virtualization business in November 2023 and made sweeping changes that alienated many customers.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For fiber, one half-cup of unsweetened bran cereal has about 14 grams, and one cup of raspberries has about 8 grams.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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To make chia seed pudding, combine 2 tablespoons of chia seeds with one-half cup of unsweetened milk.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the reunion was so monumental, even Camila Cabello, estranged from her former bandmates since leaving in 2016, was compelled to leave four red heart emojis underneath their post.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Brooke was estranged from Hulk and her mother, Linda Hogan, long before his death.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rainwater reacts with carbon dioxide in the air and becomes slightly acidic, wearing away at rock exposed on the Earth’s surface.—
Peter Brannen,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Producing such minerals in a lifeless place would probably require acidic conditions or high temperatures—and the area showed signs of neither.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Soured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soured. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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