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Definition sour in British English

sour verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˈsaʊə(r)/
1

if a relationship or situation sours, or if something sours it, it stops being successful or satisfactory

Example

Mutual accusations soured the peace talks.

Example

Relations between them have soured.

Synonyms and related words
go tits-up fail founder
2

if something such as milk sours, or if something sours it, it gets an unpleasant taste or smell because it is no longer fresh

Synonyms and related words
biodegrade curdle decay
Definition sour in British English