Acidic and Severe

Acidic

Acidic adjective - Marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings.
Usage example: her often acidic reviews have ruffled more than a few toques in the restaurant kitchens of New York

Severe and acidic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Acidic".

Nearby Words: acid, acidity, acidulous, acidize

Severe

Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Acidic and severe are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acidic" instead an adjective "Severe".

Nearby Words: severely, severity, severed
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