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embittered

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By 1776 this had changed, mostly because of the war itself, which embittered and radicalized its participants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Just make sure you don’t become so aggrieved or embittered that you let it affect your job performance.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

I think a lot of the problems that come are when the person at home becomes embittered and starts showing that bitterness to the kids.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

As Lamar grins through the bright lights of his victory lap, Drake's chosen to sidestep the beef - bar one embittered freestyle denouncing fake friends - and instead focused on repositioning himself.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025

He was fond of his brother in his heart, but he had been through an experience which had embittered their relations.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White