Disimbitter

/ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbɪt.ər/ verb

Definition

To free from bitterness; to make less bitter or resentful.

Etymology

From dis- (away, remove) + imbitter (to make bitter, from im- + bitter). This is a 'dis-' reversal verb, meaning to undo the action of making bitter.

Kelly Says

This is such a poetic word for such an important emotional process—'disimbitter' suggests that bitterness is something we can genuinely remove from our hearts, which is more hopeful than just saying 'become less bitter,' and it has a lovely lyrical quality.

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