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imbitter
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imbitter, v. t. [Pref. im- in + bitter. Cf. Embitter.].
To make bitter; hence, to make distressing or more distressing; to make sad, morose, sour, or malignant. [1913 Webster]
"Is there anything that more imbitters the enjoyment of this life than shame?" [1913 Webster]
"Imbittered against each other by former contests." [1913 Webster]
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