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agride-se

[ɐ.ɡrˈi.dɨ sə]
verb (reflexive)
to become bitter; to turn sour; to become acrid
1. to become or turn bitter in taste or flavor
The milk agridece in the heat.
O leite agride-se no calor.
2. to become harsh, bitter, or acrid in manner or character
His tone agridece-se when he is angry.
O seu tom agride-se quando está zangado.
3. to become sharp or acerbic in speech
The conversation agridece-se after the disagreement.
A conversa agride-se após o desentendimento.
Synonyms
azedar-seazedificar-setornar-se amargoazedar
Antonyms
adoçar-semelhorarsuavizar-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agride-se
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
agride-se
standard usage; less frequently used than in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

agride-se o coração (the heart becomes embittered)
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