Embitter

Pronunciation: /ɛmˈbɪtər/

Embitter (verb)

  1. To make someone feel strong anger and sadness because of an unfair or painful experience.
  2. To cause a person’s attitude to become less kind and more resentful over time.
  3. To make a liquid or substance taste bitter by adding something that changes its flavour.

Examples

  • The betrayal embittered her, and she stopped trusting anyone.
  • He was embittered by the unfair treatment and became cold.