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
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
When the robbery soured, Hill and Alexander raced from the store and hijacked the UPS truck driven by Ordóñez - with the driver still in it.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Renae Whissel/Newsweek Another partygoer, a 29-year-old Manhattan man who asked not to be named, said a past relationship with a liberal woman had soured him on pursuing relationships with women on the left.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Here, Stamp is pitted against a smarmy California counterpart played by another counterculture screen legend — Peter Fonda, of Easy Rider fame — and both men show how much the optimistic hedonism of the ’60s has soured.
—Christina Newland, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Belly finds her dream dress, but the moment is soured by the fact that her mom isn’t there.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
When the robbery soured, Hill and Alexander raced from the store and hijacked the UPS truck driven by Ordóñez - with the driver still in it.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Renae Whissel/Newsweek Another partygoer, a 29-year-old Manhattan man who asked not to be named, said a past relationship with a liberal woman had soured him on pursuing relationships with women on the left.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Here, Stamp is pitted against a smarmy California counterpart played by another counterculture screen legend — Peter Fonda, of Easy Rider fame — and both men show how much the optimistic hedonism of the ’60s has soured.
—Christina Newland, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Belly finds her dream dress, but the moment is soured by the fact that her mom isn’t there.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soured
Verb
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Robert Bianco, a longtime TV critic for USA Today, emphasized how strongly Levin supported him even when Bianco’s reviews angered Levin’s sources.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Platner also worked as a contractor for Constellis, a successor to the security company Blackwater, which has angered some online activists.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The sour note was Inigo Martinez’s exit to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Teng ended his afternoon having allowed four runs over four-plus innings with eight strikeouts and five walks, a sour end to a great beginning.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her son’s middling grades infuriated her.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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The announcement infuriated both Democratic and Republican officials in Colorado, which has a booming aerospace industry.—
Kim Chandler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After you’re finished cleaning, rinse with water and dry with a microfiber cloth.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Primary bathrooms, where hair and buildup from products like dry shampoo can leave floors a mess, are another high-traffic area of the house that can benefit from regular sweeping.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But while plenty of other Disney and Nickelodeon alumni of the late ’00s and early ’10s had notably rocky transitions to adulthood in the limelight, Thomas consciously steered clear of any actions that might have alienated the Victorious audience who looked up to him.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
4 Sep. 2025
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Are employees or channel partners at risk of feeling alienated?—
Jim Heininger,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Stick to calorie-free beverages like water, unsweetened tea, or black coffee.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
1 Sep. 2025
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Pair it with water or unsweetened tea to keep the meal lighter.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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McKay, played by Matthew McConaughey, is depicted as a man already under strain, estranged from his teenage son and caring for a dying mother, who becomes the only driver able to answer a desperate call for help.—
Andy Hazel,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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College friends, they’ve been estranged for many years before reconnecting after the death of Ronny’s partner, Sho.—
Willing Davidson,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Use fertile, moist, slightly acidic soil that’s well-draining, and amend it with compost or other organic matter.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Never use any acidic material on copper sinks.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Soured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soured. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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