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1. (adj) astringent, astringent drug, styptic
a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
Synonyms: styptic, astringent drug, astringent
Antonyms: nonastringent, sweet

2. (adj) acerb, acerbic, astringent
sour or bitter in taste
Synonyms: acrid, blistering, astringent, acid, sulphurous, bitter, virulent, caustic, acerbic, vitriolic, acerb, sulfurous
Antonyms: sweet, nonastringent

3. (adj) astringent
tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
Synonyms: acerbic, acerb
Antonyms: nonastringent, sweet

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