soured

Meanings

• verb

  1. To become spoiled or turn sour, often figuratively, as in emotions or relationships.

  - "The milk has soured and should not be consumed."
  - "His anger soured after the argument, and he refused to speak to her for days."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with soured
poured , floured , power , tower

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Variants

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sour , soured , souring , sours , soured cream , sour on , soured on , souring on , sours on

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Etymology

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The word 'soured' originated from the Old English word 'sour', meaning 'sour or bitter'. The verb form 'sour' developed from the noun, meaning 'to make sour'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'soured grapes' is a metaphor for someone expressing displeasure or contempt for something they did not obtain or could not have.

2. The word 'soured' is also used in the context of financial markets to describe a decline in the value of an investment or asset.

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Related Concepts

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1. spoilage: The process by which food or other substances become unfit for consumption due to the action of microorganisms, enzymes, or other factors. 'Soured' milk is an example of spoiled milk.

2. bitterness: A strong, unpleasant taste or feeling, often associated with anger, resentment, or disappointment. 'Soured' emotions are an example of bitterness.

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Culture

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In literature, 'soured' is often used metaphorically to describe emotions or relationships that have turned bitter or spoiled. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago's manipulation of Othello's emotions leads to a soured relationship between Othello and Desdemona.

How to Memorize "soured"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'soured', imagine a glass of milk that has been left out too long and has curdled and turned sour. Visualize the curdled appearance and the unpleasant smell.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'soured' with the idea of something turning bitter or spoiled. Think of a relationship that has turned sour or a piece of food that has gone bad.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sour Milk' to remember the definition of 'soured': S for 'spoiled', O for 'turns', U for 'unfit', R for 'for consumption', and M for 'milk'.

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