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embittering
UK
/ɪmˈbɪtərɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈbɪtərɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ɪmˈbɪtərɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈbɪtərɪŋ/
Gerundial use meaning the act or process of making someone feel bitter.
more embittering
Comp.
most embittering
Super.
UK
/ɪmˈbɪtərɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈbɪtərɪŋ/
The embittering comments made the situation worse.
Раздражающие комментарии ухудшили ситуацию.
The embittering experience left him feeling hopeless.
Огорчающий опыт оставил его в состоянии безнадежности.
Additional translations
embittering
Gerund
embittered
Past Simple
embittered
Past Participle
embittering
Gerund
UK
/ɪmˈbɪtə/
US
/ɪmˈbɪtər/
The constant criticism began to embitter him.
Постоянная критика начала его озлоблять.
embittering
‘embittering’ functions as an adjective meaning ‘causing bitterness or resentment’.
Definitions
The constant criticism led to the gradual embittering of their relationship.
The embittering experience of being unfairly dismissed left him feeling angry and disillusioned.
The constant criticism from his boss began to embitter him.
The addition of too much lemon juice can embitter the sauce.
It was an embittering defeat that haunted the team for years.