ALL meanings of bittering
bit·ter
B b - adjective bittering having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes. 1
- adjective bittering producing one of the four basic taste sensations; not sour, sweet, or salt. 1
- adjective bittering hard to bear; grievous; distressful: a bitter sorrow. 1
- adjective bittering causing pain; piercing; stinging: a bitter chill. 1
- adjective bittering characterized by intense antagonism or hostility: bitter hatred. 1
- adjective bittering hard to admit or accept: a bitter lesson. 1
- adjective bittering resentful or cynical: bitter words. 1
- noun bittering that which is bitter; bitterness: Learn to take the bitter with the sweet. 1
- noun bittering British. a very dry ale having a strong taste of hops. 1
- verb with object bittering to make bitter: herbs employed to bitter vermouth. 1
- adverb bittering extremely; very; exceedingly: a bitter cold night. 1
- noun bittering A bitter compound used in adulterating beer. 0
- adjective bittering Causing a bitter taste or smell. 0