embittering

UK
/ɪmˈbɪtərɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈbɪtərɪŋ/
embitteringnoun
UK
/ɪmˈbɪtərɪŋ/
US
/ɪmˈbɪtərɪŋ/
Gerundial use meaning the act or process of making someone feel bitter.
Traductions
aigrissementAu sens du processus qui rend quelqu'un amer ou rancunier.
The constant criticism led to the gradual embittering of their relationship.
Les critiques constantes ont entraîné l'aigrissement progressif de leur relation.
Définitions
The act or process of making someone feel bitter or resentful.
The constant criticism led to the gradual embittering of their relationship.
embitteringadjective
more embittering
Comp.
most embittering
Super.
UK
/ɪmˈbɪtərɪŋ/
US
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Traductions
The embittering experience of being unfairly dismissed left him feeling angry and disillusioned.
L'expérience aigrissante d'avoir été renvoyé injustement l'a laissé en colère et désabusé.
Définitions
Causing someone to feel bitter or resentful.
The embittering experience of being unfairly dismissed left him feeling angry and disillusioned.
embitterverb

embittering

Gerund

embittered
Past Simple
embittered
Past Participle
embittering
Gerund
UK
/ɪmˈbɪtə/
US
/ɪmˈbɪtər/
Traductions
The constant criticism from his boss began to embitter him.
Les critiques constantes de son patron ont commencé à l’aigrir.
Traductions supplémentaires
rendre amerEmploi concret ou figuré pour le goût.
Définitions
To make someone feel resentful or bitter.
The constant criticism from his boss began to embitter him.
To make something taste bitter.
The addition of too much lemon juice can embitter the sauce.
Synonymes
harbor resentment
make bitter
embittergerund / present participle

embittering

‘embittering’ functions as an adjective meaning ‘causing bitterness or resentment’.
Traductions
aigrissantPlus littéraire et moins courant ; exprime l’idée de rendre amer ou rancunier.
It was an embittering defeat that haunted the team for years.
Ce fut une défaite aigrissante qui a hanté l’équipe pendant des années.
Définitions
Causing or likely to cause bitterness or resentment.
It was an embittering defeat that haunted the team for years.
embitterpast participle
Définitions
Feeling or showing deep resentment or bitterness.
The embittered veteran could not forgive his former commanders.