Imbitter

//ɪmˈbɪtə// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Obsolete spelling of embitter. alt-of, obsolete

    "Sometimes it [pride] ſtirreth vp men, and imboldeneth them to offer vvrongs: ſometimes imbittereth men; and maketh them vvayvvard againſt the right: […]"

Example

More examples

"Sometimes it [pride] ſtirreth vp men, and imboldeneth them to offer vvrongs: ſometimes imbittereth men; and maketh them vvayvvard againſt the right: […]"

Etymology

From im- + bitter; see further at embitter.

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