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81empoison — empoisonment, n. /em poy zeuhn/, v.t. 1. to corrupt: to empoison the minds of the young. 2. to embitter: His own failure has empoisoned him. 3. Archaic. to poison. [1275 1325; ME empoysonen < OF empoisoner. See EM 1, POISON] * * * …
82envenom — /en ven euhm/, v.t. 1. to impregnate with venom; make poisonous. 2. to embitter. [1250 1300; ME envenimen < OF envenimer. See EN 1, VENOM] * * * …
83exacerbate — exacerbatingly, adv. exacerbation, n. /ig zas euhr bayt , ek sas /, v.t., exacerbated, exacerbating. 1. to increase the severity, bitterness, or violence of (disease, ill feeling, etc.); aggravate. 2. to embitter the feelings of (a person);… …
84imbitter — imbitterer, n. imbitterment, n. /im bit euhr/, v.t. embitter. * * * …
85Johnson, Samuel — known as Dr. Johnson born Sept. 18, 1709, Lichfield, Staffordshire, Eng. died Dec. 13, 1784, London British man of letters, one of the outstanding figures of 18th century England. The son of a poor bookseller, he briefly attended Oxford… …
86Novak, Michael — ▪ 1995 The modern state is an overpromiser and an underachiever and ultimately a fraud. It is bound to disappoint, to embitter, to divide, to engender corrosive cynicism. These provocative remarks were made by Michael Novak, lay theologian …
87George Washington: Farewell Address — ▪ Primary Source Washington s Farewell Address was never delivered by him. It appeared first by his own arrangement in a newspaper at Philadelphia, then the seat of the national government. Designed in part to remove him from consideration… …
88Christendom — • In its wider sense this term is used to describe the part of the world which is inhabited by Christians Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Christendom Christendom …
89Covenanters — • The name given to the subscribers (practically the whole Scottish nation) of the two Covenants, the National Covenant of 1638 and the Solemn League and Covenant of 1643 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Covenanters Covena …
90Jesuit Apologetic — • The accusations brought against the Society have been exceptional for their frequency and fierceness Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Jesuit Apologetic Jesuit Apologetic …
91Milner, John — • Writer and controversialist. Born in London, 14 October, 1752: died at Wolverhampton, 19 April, 1826 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Milner, John John Milner …
92Origen and Origenism — • Provides a biography and review of his works, as well as commentary on posthumous influences and the Origenistic Crises Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Origen and Origenism Origen and Origenism …
93Penal Laws — • Treats of the penal legislation affecting Catholics in English speaking countries since the Reformation. Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Penal Laws Penal Laws …
94Austro-Hungarian Monarchy — The Austro Hungarian Monarchy † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Austro Hungarian Monarchy By this name is designated the European monarchy whose dominions have for their main life distributing artery the River Danube, in its course from… …
95Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) — Congregation of Priests of the Mission † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Congregation of Priests of the Mission A congregation of secular priests with religious vows founded by St. Vincent de Paul. The members add the letters C.M. to their… …
96Johann Joseph Ignaz von Doellinger — Johann Joseph Ignaz von Döllinger † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Johann Joseph Ignaz von Döllinger A historian and theologian, born at Bamberg, Bavaria, 28 February, 1799; died at Munich, 10 January, 1890. FAMILY AND EDUCATION… …
97John Milner — John Milner † Catholic Encyclopedia ► John Milner Born in London, 14 October, 1752: died at Wolverhampton, 19 April, 1826. At the age of twelve he went to Sedgley Park School, but the following year he was sent by the venerable… …
98St. Vincent de Paul — St. Vincent de Paul † Catholic Encyclopedia ► St. Vincent de Paul Born at Pouy, Gascony, France, in 1580, though some authorities have said 1576; died at Paris, 27 September, 1660. Born of a peasant family, he made his humanities… …
99acerbate — 1. adjective /ˈasəbeɪt,ˈæsəɹˌbeɪt/ Embittered; having a sour disposition or nature. 2. verb /ˈasəbeɪt,ˈæsəɹˌbeɪt/ a) To exasperate; to irritate. Lady Laura had triumphed; but she had no desire to …
100rankle — verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/ a) To cause irritation or deep bitterness. b) To fester. Syn: embitter, irritate, fester …
