embitter

verb

em·​bit·​ter im-ˈbi-tər 

embittered; embittering; embitters

transitive verb

1

: to excite bitter feelings in

embittered by divorce

2

: to make bitter

embitterment

im-ˈbi-tər-mənt 

noun

Synonyms of embitter

• anger
• infuriate
• enrage
• antagonize

Examples of embitter in a Sentence

The soldier was embittered by the war.

the family refused to let their devastating collision with a drunk driver permanently embitter them

Recent Examples on the Web

Alito came out a winner, but still embittered. — Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026

Most aficionados agree that Monopoly, if not a bad game, is at the very least designed to embitter its players. — Simon Parkin, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2023

Here, the situation has changed, leaving many of the gods either hardened or embittered by the conflict. — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 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

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for embitter

• emitter
• obiter
• outfitter
• remitter
• submitter
• transmitter
• babysitter
• bitter
• critter
• fitter
• fritter
• glitter

Kids Definition

embitter

verb

em·​bit·​ter im-ˈbit-ər 

: to make bitter

especially : to cause bitter feeling in

embitterment

-mənt 

noun