ə̇mˈbid.]ə(r), em-, -it] transitive verb
also im·bit·ter ə̇m-
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: en- (I) or in- (II) + bitter (adjective)
1. : to make bitter or more bitter
hops serve to embitter beer
2. : to excite bitter feelings or animosities in
Synonyms: see exacerbate