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as in hostility
a deep-seated ill will
he still harbored an implacable bitterness against the company that had fired him
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2
as in bite
a harsh or sharp quality
the bitterness of the coffee suggested that it had been reheated
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as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
there's a bitterness in the air, so let's build a fire in the fireplace
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as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression
complained with great bitterness about the ill treatment he had always received
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bitterness
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Political discussions at work can often lead to unproductive outcomes, fostering division and hostility among colleagues.Jason Walker, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Talbott and his colleagues also worried that Putin’s mindset and paranoia would produce aggression and hostility.Stephan Kieninger / Made by History, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Each bite is the perfect combination of creamy sauce and tender veggies.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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Rat bites were a hazard, as were infections from bathing in seawater polluted by garbage and human waste.Dorothy Wickenden, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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From the historic streets of Rome to Australia’s totally hoppin’ Kangaroo Island, here are seven unique winter escapes to keep you chill.Passport by ForbesLife, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Mycoplasma infections start off pretty generically, with a headache, a sore throat, a low fever and chills.Brenda Goodman, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
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The horse eventually was unable to stand and was euthanized because of the severity of the disease.Dan Basso, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
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What are the best treatment options for urticaria? Treatment options for urticaria depend on the type of urticaria and the severity of symptoms.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2024
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With Rodgers, there’s always noise, always commotion, always a grudge.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Did Drake and the Weeknd let go of their Grammy grudges and get back in the race?Thania Garcia, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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In the entry, a translucent red high-polished resin mirror called Jelly is paired with a cream formica console with a walnut edge that Renz crafted himself.Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
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Use a sharp knife to slice off any uneven edges, and cut into 2-inch squares.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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There’s no easy solution for Sports Interactive, no path forward that’s not going to upset some fans of the game, who are already frothing with anger on the company’s forums.Barry Collins, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Sure, plenty of viewers found Ariel’s anger with the bakery irritating.Abby Monteil, Them, 21 Oct. 2024
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At the same time, there is still an intense hatred among many entities surrounding Israel that want to see its demise.Karl Vick, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
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People like that fill me with violent hostility and even hatred.Yukio Mishima, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Bitterness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bitterness. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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