acerbate vs acidify

acerbate

verb
  • To make bitter or sour. 

  • To exasperate; to irritate. 

adj
  • Embittered; having a sour disposition or nature. 

acidify

verb
  • To sour; to embitter. 

  • To neutralize alkalis. 

  • To make something (more) acidic or sour; to convert into an acid. 

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