bitter

1. n. AA turn of the cable which is round the bitts. Source: opted

2. v. t. Having a peculiar, acrid, biting taste, like that of wormwood or an infusion of hops; as, a bitter medicine; bitter as aloes. Source: opted

3. v. t. Causing pain or smart; piercing; painful; sharp; severe; as, a bitter cold day. Source: opted

4. v. t. Causing, or fitted to cause, pain or distress to the mind; calamitous; poignant. Source: opted

5. v. t. Characterized by sharpness, severity, or cruelty; harsh; stern; virulent; as, bitter reproach. Source: opted

6. v. t. Mournful; sad; distressing; painful; pitiable. Source: opted

7. n. Any substance that is bitter. See Bitters. Source: opted

8. v. t. To make bitter. Source: opted

9. adj. marked by strong resentment or cynicism Source: wordnet

10. adj. very difficult to accept or bear Source: wordnet

11. adj. harsh or corrosive in tone Source: wordnet

12. adj. expressive of severe grief or regret Source: wordnet

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