A bitter ___ to swallow Crossword Clue

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A bitter ___ to swallow Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception
2. a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SWALLOW (noun)
1. the act of swallowing
2. a small amount of liquid food
SWALLOW (verb)
1. tolerate or accommodate oneself to
2. enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing
BITTER (noun)
1. the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
2. the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
BITTER (adjective)
1. causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold
2. harsh or corrosive in tone
BITTER (adverb)
1. extremely and sharply
BITTER (verb)
1. make bitter

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