Disour

/dɪˈsaʊr/ verb

Definition

To make something sour; to turn sour or make bitter in taste or nature.

Etymology

From dis- (to undo or reverse) + sour (from Proto-Germanic, meaning acidic or bitter). This is an archaic or rare word, rarely used in modern English.

Kelly Says

This word is so rare today that most dictionaries barely include it—but it shows how English once loved making opposite verbs with 'dis-' even for flavors!

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