Definition of bitter

• n. - AA turn of the cable which is round the bitts.
• v. t. - Having a peculiar, acrid, biting taste, like that of wormwood or an infusion of hops; as, a bitter medicine; bitter as aloes.
• v. t. - Causing pain or smart; piercing; painful; sharp; severe; as, a bitter cold day.
• v. t. - Causing, or fitted to cause, pain or distress to the mind; calamitous; poignant.
• v. t. - Characterized by sharpness, severity, or cruelty; harsh; stern; virulent; as, bitter reproach.
• v. t. - Mournful; sad; distressing; painful; pitiable.
• n. - Any substance that is bitter. See Bitters.
• v. t. - To make bitter.
• n. - AA turn of the cable which is round the bitts.
• v. t. - Having a peculiar, acrid, biting taste, like that of wormwood or an infusion of hops; as, a bitter medicine; bitter as aloes.
• v. t. - Causing pain or smart; piercing; painful; sharp; severe; as, a bitter cold day.
• v. t. - Causing, or fitted to cause, pain or distress to the mind; calamitous; poignant.
• v. t. - Characterized by sharpness, severity, or cruelty; harsh; stern; virulent; as, bitter reproach.
• v. t. - Mournful; sad; distressing; painful; pitiable.
• n. - Any substance that is bitter. See Bitters.
• v. t. - To make bitter.