Synonyms of embitter

embitter

verb

im-ˈbi-tər 

as in to anger

to implant bitter feelings in

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anger
• infuriate
• enrage
• antagonize
• aggravate
• sour
• envenom
• estrange
• empoison
• alienate
• set (against)
• incense
• madden
• disaffect
• curdle
• disgruntle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appease
• placate
• pacify
• assuage
• endear
• ingratiate
• sweeten
• mollify
• propitiate

Example Sentences

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