Bitter is a taste sensation caused by stimulation of the gustatory nerve. The bitter taste is harsh and sharp, such as lemon juice.. The word is extended to describe a sharp sensation such as bitter cold; and also to mean severe, cruel and relentless, as in the context of a bitter enemy; to sarcasm as in the context of bitter words. Research Bitter
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