Embitter (Verb)
Meaning
Cause to be bitter or resentful; "These injustices embittered her even more".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The politician's scandal embittered many of her supporters who had once believed in her.
- Repeated rejections from publishers embittered the author and made him question his career choice.
- The long and unfair divorce process embittered both partners against each other.
- Being passed over for the promotion embittered him towards his more successful colleagues.
- Years of poverty and hardship embittered many towards the wealthy elite.