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- \im-ˈbi-tər\
- /ɪmˈbɪt.əd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- \im-ˈbi-tər\
Definitions of embitter word
- noun embitter Cause (someone) to feel bitter or resentful. 1
- transitive verb embitter make resentful 1
- verb embitter to make (a person) resentful or bitter 0
- verb embitter to aggravate (an already hostile feeling, difficult situation, etc) 0
- verb transitive embitter to make bitter; make resentful or morose 0
- verb transitive embitter to make more bitter; exacerbate; aggravate 0
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Parts of speech for Embitter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
embitter popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
embitter usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for embitter
verb embitter
- disillusion — to free from or deprive of illusion, belief, idealism, etc.; disenchant.
- poison — a substance with an inherent property that tends to destroy life or impair health.
- sour — having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart.
- alienate — If you alienate someone, you make them become unfriendly or unsympathetic towards you.
- upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.
Antonyms for embitter
verb embitter
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- help — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
- please — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
Top questions with embitter
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