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bitter

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1. bitter - Noun

2. bitter - Adjective

3. bitter - Verb

4. bitter - Adverb

5. bitter - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

AA turn of the cable which is round the bitts.

Having a peculiar, acrid, biting taste, like that of wormwood or an infusion of hops; as, a bitter medicine; bitter as aloes.

Causing pain or smart; piercing; painful; sharp; severe; as, a bitter cold day.

Causing, or fitted to cause, pain or distress to the mind; calamitous; poignant.

Characterized by sharpness, severity, or cruelty; harsh; stern; virulent; as, bitter reproach.

Mournful; sad; distressing; painful; pitiable.

Any substance that is bitter. See Bitters.

To make bitter.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Evil begins from bad thoughts. When you are bitter and indignant, even just with your thoughts, you spoil a spiritual atmosphere. You prevent the Holy Spirit from acting and allow the devil to increase the evil. You should always pray, love and forgive, driving out of yourself every evil thought. Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia

It is only next to God that we can find true and eternal joy. We taste bitter poison when we live apart from sweet Jesus. Paisios of Mount Athos

What is food to one, is to others bitter poison. Lucretius

Bitter pills may have blessed effects. English Proverb

Don't be too sweet lest you be eaten up; don't be too bitter lest you be spewed out. Jewish Proverb

The flour tastes bitter to the mouse who has had enough. Slovak Proverb

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