#embitter
- To embitter — To impart a bitter or unpleasant taste to a food item or beverage. Figuratively and most frequently used, the verb means to deeply sadden, grieve, depress, or upset someone through wicked deeds, harsh words, or bad news; in its reflexive form (a se amărî), it defines the psychological process whereby an individual becomes sad, discouraged, or filled with resentment due to troubles.