Synonyms for Acute (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a mark (') placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation):
ague, acute accent
WordNet sense 2 (ending in a sharp point):
acuate, needlelike
WordNet sense 3 (having a point):
pointed
WordNet sense 4 (having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions):
discriminating, incisive, keen, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, knifelike
WordNet sense 5 (extremely sharp or intense):
intense
WordNet sense 6 (keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point):
sharp
WordNet sense 7 (being in or verging on a state of crisis or emergency):
critical
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