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
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The election outcome will give Takaichi a fresh mandate to tackle challenges such as Japan’s rapidly aging population, the rising cost of living, a weak yen, and soured relations with China.
—Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Relations between the three soured in 2021 and following Rooney’s DUI arrest that September, the group quietly disbanded.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Trump had used the same nickname for Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau, and his use of it toward Carney was the latest mark of their soured relationship.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
When ready to serve, slide the ijeh on to a serving plate, squeeze over a little lemon juice, and serve with lemon wedges and soured cream.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 10 Jan. 2026
The practice can take the shape of postcards from quiet couples bliss or passive-aggressive quips about exes, soured business relationships, and industry frenemies.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
Ties with New Delhi soured following the toppling of Hasina, who was very close to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Cooperation soured as the day went on.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
For instance, Democrats became more positive about the future after Joe Biden won the presidency, while Republicans’ outlook soured.
—Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The public soured toward both on their handling of inflation and the economy.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Though his relationship with Kerr and the Warriors’ front office had largely soured, Kuminga was still well-liked by many of his teammates and veteran leaders.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The relationship between the owner and head coach soured toward the end of the Patriots' dynasty with Belichick at the helm.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Tesla, once the undisputed global leader in electric vehicle sales, has lost that crown as its brand reputation has soured and competition — particularly from China — has grown more intense.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Caneiro killed his relatives over a soured business relationship with his brother, prosecutors alleged.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The election outcome will give Takaichi a fresh mandate to tackle challenges such as Japan’s rapidly aging population, the rising cost of living, a weak yen, and soured relations with China.
—Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Relations between the three soured in 2021 and following Rooney’s DUI arrest that September, the group quietly disbanded.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Trump had used the same nickname for Carney’s predecessor, Justin Trudeau, and his use of it toward Carney was the latest mark of their soured relationship.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
When ready to serve, slide the ijeh on to a serving plate, squeeze over a little lemon juice, and serve with lemon wedges and soured cream.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 10 Jan. 2026
The practice can take the shape of postcards from quiet couples bliss or passive-aggressive quips about exes, soured business relationships, and industry frenemies.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
In the end, their revolt against government bailouts soured into a giant yawp of anger at the first Black president.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
Ties with New Delhi soured following the toppling of Hasina, who was very close to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
Cooperation soured as the day went on.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
For instance, Democrats became more positive about the future after Joe Biden won the presidency, while Republicans’ outlook soured.
—Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The public soured toward both on their handling of inflation and the economy.
—Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Though his relationship with Kerr and the Warriors’ front office had largely soured, Kuminga was still well-liked by many of his teammates and veteran leaders.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The relationship between the owner and head coach soured toward the end of the Patriots' dynasty with Belichick at the helm.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Tesla, once the undisputed global leader in electric vehicle sales, has lost that crown as its brand reputation has soured and competition — particularly from China — has grown more intense.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soured
Adjective
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After Ekeler raised the level of Nebraska’s special teams play in 2025, my sense is that the Nebraska public doesn’t possess the patience to endure an explanation on why things went sour with him.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Salesforce ‘s lukewarm fourth-quarter results left a sour taste in analysts’ mouths and will do little to stem the software giant’s year-to-date sell-off.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The decision to free the now 64-year-old Funston on elderly parole angered his victims and the local authorities who put him away more than 25 years ago.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Brown has been particularly angered by the revelations and has been helping police with their inquiries.—
Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Wildfires are common during the dry winter season.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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The dry down is even better than the initial spritz, turning into a warm, sensual, floral bouquet sitting next to a bowl of fresh cut strawberries.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Raman’s entry into the race, hours before the filing deadline, shocked the city’s political elite and infuriated the mayor’s supporters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The dampening atmospherics and massive right field infuriated sluggers such as Barry Bonds, Jeff Bagwell and Albert Pujols.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Sip echinacea tea for blood sugar support 📈 While echinacea tea isn’t a replacement for medication or lifestyle changes to manage blood sugar, some early evidence suggests that unsweetened echinacea tea may improve the body's response to blood sugar.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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Allow this to cool for 5 minutes, then whisk in unsweetened cocoa powder, crème de cassis liqueur, and pure vanilla extract.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Anecdotally, some doctors point to the GOP’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic as something that alienated them from the party.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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That’s created a strange dynamic where the multiday celebration deepened the appreciation that many fans have toward the team, and alienated many others.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The acidic solution is placed in the base and water reservoir of the unplugged dehumidifier, and allowed to sit for up to 60 minutes to dissolve the mineral buildup.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes compost becomes too acidic during decomposition, Ivanov says—fireplace ash helps neutralize this acidity.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Niko Alissandratos said in a phone interview Sunday that he had been estranged from his brother and other family members for some years and hadn’t intended to come to the reception.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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The couple had been estranged for 10 years but continued to live in the home together.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Soured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soured. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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