What does curdle mean?

v. To change from a liquid to a thick or lumpy substance, like milk turning into curds.; To cause a strong feeling of fear or shock.

curdle

🇺🇸 /ˈkɜːrdl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkɜːdl/

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verb

To change from a liquid to a thick or lumpy substance, like milk turning into curds.

The milk started to curdle when it got too hot.

To cause a strong feeling of fear or shock.

The sudden scream in the night made my blood curdle.

To change from a liquid to a thick or lumpy substance, like milk turning into curds.; To cause a strong feeling of fear or shock.

3rd Present curdles

Past curdled

Perfect curdled

Progressive curdling