(idiomatic) To understand the world in its previously unknown reality.

(figuratively) Something unpleasant that must be accepted or endured. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bitter pill, swallow.

Synonym of bitter pill to swallow

Synonym of bitter pill to swallow

Synonym of bitter pill to swallow

(idiomatic) To accept or endure an unpleasant situation.

(rare) Alternative form of sugarcoat the pill

present participle of swallow a bitter pill

simple past tense and past participle of swallow a bitter pill

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of swallow a bitter pill