acerbic vs bitter

bitter vs acerbic

acerbic is not a noun while bitter is a noun.

acerbic and bitter both are adjectives.

acerbic is not a verb while bitter is a verb.

acerbic is not an adverb while bitter is an adverb.

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

As adjectives, acerbic and bitter are synonyms defined as:

acerbic and bitter: harsh or corrosive in tone

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

acerbic (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)

acerbic (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

acerbic (verb)	bitter (verb)
	make bitter

acerbic (adverb)	bitter (adverb)
	extremely and sharply

Difference between acerbic and bitter

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