Etymology

acerbate

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Today it means: Embittered; having a sour disposition or nature. Full definition →

Latin acerbātus
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  1. Latin · derived fromacerbātus
  2. English todayacerbate

From Latin acerbātus, perfect passive participle of acerbō (“make bitter”), from acerbus (“bitter”).

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