turn bitter
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to change and become angry and unhappy, especially after a bad experience.
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- Loving relationships can sometimes turn bitter over misunderstandings.
- The weather suddenly turned bitter overnight.
- After being passed over for the promotion, he started to turn bitter towards his colleagues.
- We had to cancel the hike when the wind turned bitter.
- Their once-close friendship turned bitter after a financial dispute.
- Forecasters predict the weather will turn bitter towards the end of the week.
- Don't let one failure cause your attitude to turn bitter.
- As soon as the sun set, the air turned bitter.
- The political debate quickly turned bitter as candidates launched personal attacks.
- You'll need a warmer coat if the weather turns bitter.
- She felt herself turning bitter from the constant criticism and knew she had to leave.
- The pleasant autumn day turned bitter with an unexpected drop in temperature.
- Without reconciliation, the family argument is likely to turn bitter.
- Be prepared for the weather to turn bitter as the arctic front moves in.
- What started as a friendly competition has now turned bitter.
- The night air had turned bitter, forcing them to move the party indoors.
- The negotiations between the two companies turned bitter when new demands were made.
- I love watching the seasons change, even when the days turn bitter.
- He vowed he would never let disappointment make him turn bitter.
- Without warning, the mild afternoon turned bitter and cold.