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embitter

verb em·bit·ter \im-ˈbi-tər\

: to cause bitter feelings in (someone)

Full Definition of EMBITTER

transitive verb

: to excite bitter feelings in <embittered by divorce>

: to make bitter

— em·bit·ter·ment \-mənt\ noun

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First Known Use of EMBITTER

15th century

Related to EMBITTER

Synonyms: antagonize, empoison, envenom

Rhymes with EMBITTER

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EMBITTER Defined for Kids

embitter

verb em·bit·ter \im-ˈbi-tər\

em·bit·teredem·bit·ter·ing

Definition of EMBITTER for Kids

: to make sad and angry : make bitter <Embittered by defeat, the boy took his ball and left.>

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