embitterment

Meanings

• verb

  The act of making something bitter or causing bitter feelings.

  - "She embittered the wine with bitter herbs."
  - "His harsh words embittered her heart."

• noun

  A state of deep resentment or bitterness.

  - "He bore his embitterment with stoic calm."
  - "The embitterment of the losers lasted for years."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with embitterment
bittern , emberment , remitterment

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Variants

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embitter , embittered , embittering , embitterment , embitterments , embitters

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Etymology

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From Old French 'empoisonner' meaning 'to poison'. The word 'embitterment' evolved from the idea of adding something bitter or poisonous to make something undesirable.

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Trivia

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1. Embitterment is a common theme in Shakespearean literature.

2. The term 'embitterment' is rarely used in everyday language and is often reserved for literary or poetic contexts.

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Related Concepts

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1. resentment: A feeling of deep indignation and persistent anger towards someone or something.

2. bitterness: A state of feeling deep resentment, anger, or disappointment.

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Culture

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In literature, embitterment is often used to describe the emotional state of a character who has experienced great loss or betrayal. In music, the term can be used metaphorically to describe a song's melancholic or bitter tone.

How to Memorize "embitterment"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sour or bitter taste in your mouth, or imagine a tree with bitter fruit.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a bitter taste or a feeling of resentment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Embitterment: Eating Melancholic Bitter Tasting Treats' to remember the definition.

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