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
Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
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
Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
But jurors were told their relationship quickly soured, with Fahim apparently frustrated at the level of work that Cuomo was assigning him and complaining that he was being micromanaged.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
But his opinion has long since soured.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Falk said tariffs have soured international customers’ feelings about doing business with American farmers.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
That hasn’t been soured for me.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 May 2026
The court’s decision could be described as a contracts law equivalent of two people not being forced to marry after they got engaged and their courtship soured.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Those demands soured its relations with Saudi Arabia, and the two nations also clashed in their support of warring sides in both Yemen and Sudan.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Consumer views of the macroeconomic landscape have also soured.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
And while intention matters, some behaviors can unknowingly leave soured edges around a visit that’s otherwise completely lovely.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
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
But the relationship soured as the company’s fortunes declined.
—Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
But jurors were told their relationship quickly soured, with Fahim apparently frustrated at the level of work that Cuomo was assigning him and complaining that he was being micromanaged.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
But his opinion has long since soured.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Falk said tariffs have soured international customers’ feelings about doing business with American farmers.
—Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
That hasn’t been soured for me.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 May 2026
The court’s decision could be described as a contracts law equivalent of two people not being forced to marry after they got engaged and their courtship soured.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Those demands soured its relations with Saudi Arabia, and the two nations also clashed in their support of warring sides in both Yemen and Sudan.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Consumer views of the macroeconomic landscape have also soured.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soured
Adjective
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Here, 24 taps feature a wide range of styles, from hoppy and light to sour, dark, and experimental, with four core beers always on offer.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Viewers can expect this tale of neocolonialism with echoes of #MeToo to leave a sour taste in their mouths.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Starmer also has angered supporters with attempts to cut welfare spending, some of which were reversed after Labour revolts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Buyers were angered after finding out that the new features would be released later than expected, the filing said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The end product is usually tough, dry, and stringy.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is set and dry but not browned, then let cool for 5 minutes.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Verb
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What was the song that infuriated the coach?—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Still, even an unsuccessful appeal would let Democrats try to blame their failure on the conservative majority that dominates the nation's highest court, which has already infuriated the party and civil rights groups by neutering the Voting Rights Act.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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This recipe calls for London dry gin, a crisp, unsweetened version.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 May 2026
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Limiting cola and choosing hydrating alternatives like water or unsweetened beverages can help protect kidney health.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Gang historian Alex Alonso said the gang unit’s hyper-aggressive style of policing has alienated generations of Black and brown Angelenos.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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DiZoglio has completely alienated herself from the Democratic power structure and is persona non grata in the party.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Most varieties prefer full sun to partial shade and rich, slightly acidic soil that drains well.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Rex Reed, a critic and journalist known for his brash, often acidic takes on films and filmmakers, died Tuesday at his Manhattan home.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Verb
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After, the series stars Sadie Soverall as Percy and Matt Cornett as Sam, estranged childhood friends who reunite as adults.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Court records show Abugharbieh has been estranged from his family since 2023.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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