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bitter vs acrid

acrid vs bitter

bitter is a noun but acrid is not a noun.

bitter and acrid both are adjectives.

bitter is a verb but acrid is not a verb.

bitter is an adverb but acrid is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bitter Yes Yes Yes Yes
acrid No Yes No No
As adjectives, bitter and acrid are synonyms defined as:
  • bitter and acrid: harsh or corrosive in tone
Other synonyms of bitter include acerb, acerbic, acid, blistering, caustic, sulfurous, sulphurous, virulent, vitriolic.
bitter (noun) acrid (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)
bitter (adjective) acrid (adjective)
proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity strong and sharp
very difficult to accept or bear harsh or corrosive in tone
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
bitter (verb) acrid (verb)
make bitter
bitter (adverb) acrid (adverb)
extremely and sharply
Difference between bitter and acrid

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