plural of bittering

Causing a bitter taste or smell.

A bitter compound used in adulterating beer.

present participle of bitter

(usually in the plural bitters) A liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic. / A type of beer heavily flavored with hops.

Having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance). / Harsh, piercing or stinging. / Hateful or hostile. / Cynical and resentful.

A liquid used in mixed drinks or as a tonic into which bitter herbs have been steeped (it can also be found in powdered form for adding to mixed drinks).

plural of bitter

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bitter

To make bitter.