acerbate vs galling

acerbate

adj
  • Embittered; having a sour disposition or nature. 

verb
  • To exasperate; to irritate. 

  • To make bitter or sour. 

galling

adj
  • Vexing, humiliating; eliciting indignation or bitterness. 

noun
  • Material transfer caused by adhesion between sliding surfaces, potentially resulting in wear or binding. 

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