imbitter Meaning, Definition & Usage

Im*bit"ter transitive verb

Etymology

Pref. im- in + bitter. Cf. Embitter.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Imbittered ; present participle & verbal noun Imbittering

Definitions

1. To make bitter; hence, to make distressing or more distressing; to make sad, morose, sour, or malignant.

   Is there anything that more imbitters the enjoyment of this life than shame? South.

   Imbittered against each other by former contests. Bancroft.