EMBITTER Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

embitter

verb

im-ˈbi-tər

Definition of embitter

as in to anger

to implant bitter feelings in the family refused to let their devastating collision with a drunk driver permanently embitter them

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Recent Examples of embitter Here, the situation has changed, leaving many of the gods either hardened or embittered by the conflict. — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025 Domestic and regional actors often manipulate aid deliveries, creating a skewed economy that leaves some people embittered and others emboldened. — Maha Yahya, Foreign Affairs, 17 Feb. 2025 Many people feel frustrated — embittered by what some view as an overly cautious approach by the Biden administration, and having endured months of delays in receiving American military assistance last year after it was held up in Congress. — Marc Santora, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025 Through those years, Nuggets fans have grown increasingly embittered by Embiid’s absences in Denver, where the teams meet once every season. — Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for embitter

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No commercial goods have entered the Gaza Strip for two days, Israeli authorities said Thursday, blaming the suspension on merchants angered by taxes imposed by the militant group Hamas — a claim that Palestinian importers deny.

— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
The dispute over the report, which tackled an issue close to Weiss, forced CBS News to delay promotion of the episode and angered Stahl, who felt compelled to defend her reporting at a late stage of production.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of anger

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Trip isn’t the standout role, but Keery handles the character’s exasperated monologues with panache, turning self-defense and infuriated straight-talk into acts of exhilarating sanity.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Cummings said that in January 2021, a friend of Birchmore’s called Stoughton police and told a dispatcher about the illicit relationship, infuriating Farwell.

— Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of infuriate

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Washington must stop antagonizing Ottawa and instead cooperate with its northern neighbor on Arctic and maritime security, mineral extraction and trade, and technological innovation.

— Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
Davidson is even calm when talking about Kardashian’s ex-husband Ye, who once wrote a song antagonizing Davidson.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026

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