acerbity

🇺🇸 /əˈsɜːrbəti/ 🇬🇧 /əˈsɜːbəti/
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noun
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A sharp and often harsh criticism or tone.

The teacher's acerbity in the classroom was a result of the students' constant misbehavior.

translation

n. A sharp and often harsh criticism or tone.

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Plural acerbities

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