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embitter
verb em·bit·ter \im-ˈbi-tər\
: to cause bitter feelings in (someone)
Full Definition of EMBITTER
transitive verb
1
: to excite bitter feelings in <embittered by divorce>
2
: 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
EMBITTERED 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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