acerb vs astringent
astringent vs acerbacerb is not a noun while astringent is a noun.
acerb and astringent both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| acerb | No | Yes | No | No |
| astringent | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
acerb and astringent
are synonyms defined as:
- acerb and astringent: sour or bitter in taste
Other synonyms of acerb include
acerbic.
| acerb (noun) | astringent (noun) |
|---|---|
| a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals |
| acerb (adjective) | astringent (adjective) |
|---|---|
| sour or bitter in taste | tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue |
| harsh or corrosive in tone | sour or bitter in taste |
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