Difference between Bitter and Hostile

What is the difference between Bitter and Hostile?

Bitter as a noun is (usually in the plural bitters) a liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic. while Hostile as a noun is an enemy; esp., an american indian in arms against the whites; -- commonly in the plural.

Bitter

Part of speech: noun

Definition: (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.

Part of speech: adjective

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

Example sentence: When people get older, they get bitter or get cute.

Hostile

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An enemy; esp., an American Indian in arms against the whites; -- commonly in the plural.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupied by an enemy or enemies; inimical; unfriendly

Example sentence: For hostile word let hostile word be paid.

We hope you now know whether to use Bitter or Hostile in your sentence.

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