acerb vs bitter

bitter vs acerb

acerb is not a noun while bitter is a noun.

acerb and bitter both are adjectives.

acerb is not a verb while bitter is a verb.

acerb is not an adverb while bitter is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
acerb	No	Yes	No	No
bitter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As adjectives, acerb and bitter are synonyms defined as:

acerb and bitter: harsh or corrosive in tone

Other synonyms of acerb include acerbic, acid, acrid, blistering, caustic, sulfurous, sulphurous, virulent, vitriolic.

acerb (noun)	bitter (noun)
	the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
	the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
	English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)

acerb (adjective)	bitter (adjective)
sour or bitter in taste	proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity
harsh or corrosive in tone	very difficult to accept or bear
	causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold
	marked by strong resentment or cynicism
	expressive of severe grief or regret
	causing a sharp and acrid taste experience
	harsh or corrosive in tone

acerb (verb)	bitter (verb)
	make bitter

acerb (adverb)	bitter (adverb)
	extremely and sharply

Difference between acerb and bitter

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