Definitions

embitter

[em-bit-er] / ɛmˈbɪt ər /

VERB

upset, alienate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aggravate annoy disaffect disillusion exacerbate exasperate irritate sour

STRONG

acerbate acidulate anger bitter bother envenom poison worsen

WEAK

make bitter make resentful venom

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid calm comfort help make happy please soothe

WEAK

pacify

Example Sentences

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No ache can be without relief When Love Himself draws near; No cup can empty stand, no grief Embitter God's New Year.

From A Christmas Faggot by Gurney, Alfred

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