EMBITTERMENT Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

embitterment

noun

Definition of embitterment

as in antagonism

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Noun

By defining other civilizations as alien cultures, a civilizationist grand strategy might fuel antagonism rather than tolerate differences.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
Still, the economic particulars underpinning this needless antagonism essentially are beside the point.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of antagonism

Noun

With a hot war raging in Ukraine, these journalists don’t want to ask for anyone’s sympathy, which in turn heightens their alienation and frustration.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Cao’s twist on this legacy has been her discovery that alienation doesn’t always present itself in obvious ways.

— Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of alienation

Noun

Their disaffection can create a culture of hopelessness and emotional stasis that lasts well past any economic recovery.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026
In Mike Nichols’ 1967 comedy of disaffection, Hoffman originated the role that Rhys played onstage, so the snub was startling.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of disaffection

Noun

The ending is bittersweet, as Murakami finally reunites with his father after decades of estrangement.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Her parents divorced shortly before her second birthday, marking the beginning of her long estrangement from her father.

— Imani Sumbi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of estrangement

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