All astringent synonyms
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A a adj astringent
- sharp — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
- tonic — a medicine that invigorates or strengthens: a tonic of sulphur and molasses.
- cutting — A cutting is a piece of writing which has been cut from a newspaper or magazine.
- bitter — In a bitter argument or conflict, people argue very angrily or fight very fiercely.
- acetic — of, containing, producing, or derived from acetic acid or vinegar
- acrid — An acrid smell or taste is strong and sharp, and usually unpleasant.
- biting — Biting wind or cold is extremely cold.
adjective astringent
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- severe — harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.
- caustic — Caustic chemical substances are very powerful and can dissolve other substances.
- acerbic — sour in taste
- mordant — sharply caustic or sarcastic, as wit or a speaker; biting.
noun astringent
- toner — a person or thing that tones.