as in estrangement
the loss of friendship or affection
the souring of the business partnership led to an ugly legal battle
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as in angering
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 souring
Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Isak's partner in his later years, professional golfer Estefanía Knuth, reportedly played a role in the souring of this relationship, per the investigative sources.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
This led to a souring of relations between New Delhi and Washington and was compounded by Modi sharing a stage with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in China.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Which sharks would best and least tolerate souring seas remains an open question.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Nothing gets me through the swiftly souring end of August quite like a vision of myself in this sweater, curled up by a fireplace with an epic that’s been languishing for years on my TBR stack.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
With technology and social media dominating the lives of younger generations, Friedberg said there’s a knowledge gap in how to cultivate relationships with factories, how to use the correct terminology and how to choose souring destinations for specific product categories.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2026
The University of Michigan’s latest consumer survey showed that consumer sentiment declined 6% this month to its lowest point since December, with sentiment souring across all income groups — including the wealthiest.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
However, the twists of its premise soon end up souring it conceptually, resulting in rapidly-diminishing returns, with derivative formal flourishes that largely recall other, better films.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
But Carrick doesn’t appear worried about one defeat souring a previously good relationship.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Carlson’s faction is increasingly critical of Israel, which has coincided with souring opinion among younger Americans—on the right and the left.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
Investors are exiting BlackRock's fund to rotate into risk-off assets such as gold amid mounting economic uncertainties and signs of souring market sentiment.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025
Travelers are shaking off talk of a souring economy, a shaky job outlook, rising prices for groceries and gas.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
Noun
Similarly, in 2023 pandas living in the Edinburgh Zoo were returned to China, a move some believe may have been connected to the souring relationship between China and the United Kingdom.
—Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Isak's partner in his later years, professional golfer Estefanía Knuth, reportedly played a role in the souring of this relationship, per the investigative sources.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
This led to a souring of relations between New Delhi and Washington and was compounded by Modi sharing a stage with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in China.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Which sharks would best and least tolerate souring seas remains an open question.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Nothing gets me through the swiftly souring end of August quite like a vision of myself in this sweater, curled up by a fireplace with an epic that’s been languishing for years on my TBR stack.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
The traditionally hot spring buying season has coincided with a souring economic environment impacting the decisions of many homebuyers.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
With technology and social media dominating the lives of younger generations, Friedberg said there’s a knowledge gap in how to cultivate relationships with factories, how to use the correct terminology and how to choose souring destinations for specific product categories.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2026
The University of Michigan’s latest consumer survey showed that consumer sentiment declined 6% this month to its lowest point since December, with sentiment souring across all income groups — including the wealthiest.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
However, the twists of its premise soon end up souring it conceptually, resulting in rapidly-diminishing returns, with derivative formal flourishes that largely recall other, better films.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
But Carrick doesn’t appear worried about one defeat souring a previously good relationship.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Carlson’s faction is increasingly critical of Israel, which has coincided with souring opinion among younger Americans—on the right and the left.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
Investors are exiting BlackRock's fund to rotate into risk-off assets such as gold amid mounting economic uncertainties and signs of souring market sentiment.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2025
Travelers are shaking off talk of a souring economy, a shaky job outlook, rising prices for groceries and gas.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for souring
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In ominous voiceover, Sam feels her bile rising as Hathaway’s Mary approaches after a decade-long estrangement.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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The novel’s efforts at cognitive estrangement begin with home and family life.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mamdani’s also done an about-face on the city’s rental assistance program, CityFHEPs, angering progressive allies.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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This causes a rift within the family, particularly angering the eldest son, Erik, who feels deeply betrayed.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Studies show some teens spend hours on their phones a day — and that the highest social-media users suffer most from alienation and depression.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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This section features collages, handwritten notes, and paintings that explore themes of adolescence, vulnerability, and alienation through childlike figures.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Making competitive Pokémon more approachable is great for the health of the game and its growing community, but only if Champions can do so without alienating its core base of dedicated competitive players.—
Kallie Plagge,
The Verge,
11 Apr. 2026
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The failure is its own, and painting this as the creative team not delivering, and alienating Gellar in the process, only makes reviving the franchise that much harder.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The time leading up to the couple's divorce filing in 2010 was difficult, according to the book.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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There are no good guys in this divorce, especially when the family estate is involved.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And then there's Alden Ehrenreich, who plays the part of our infuriating, unrepentant a-hole.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
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Granular, often infuriating descriptions like that one are ultimately what make Hail Mary sing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His disaffection baffles his acquaintances and pains his tubercular wife (a superb Quinn Jackson), whose doctor (Lambert Tamin) has only contempt for her husband’s agonizing.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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On her new single—a piano ballad of dubious sincerity—Canadian DJ and songwriter Brat Star invokes Paltrow’s greatest role as one-third of a holy trinity of disaffection.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So, how can an organization remain current on customers' ever-changing needs and expectations without annoying or estranging them?—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Souring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/souring. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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