imbitter

/ɪmbɪtər, ɪmˈbɪtər/

Definitions

1. verb

to make someone or something bitter or resentful; to cause disappointment or disillusionment

“The news of her friend’s betrayal imbittered her trust in others.”

2. noun

a person who feels bitter or resentful

“The imbitter of the group had a hard time forgiving his former friends.”

Synonyms

  • bitter
  • dishearten
  • disillusion
  • resentful

Antonyms

  • comfort
  • console
  • encourage
  • reassure