Bitterness and Souring

Bitterness

Bitterness noun - A deep-seated ill will.

Souring and bitterness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Souring" instead a noun "Bitterness".

Nearby Words: bitter, bitterly, bittern, bitterish

Souring

Souring noun - The loss of friendship or affection.
Usage example: the souring of the business partnership led to an ugly legal battle

Bitterness and souring are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bitterness" instead a noun "Souring".

Nearby Words: sour, sourness, soured
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