Answer: bitterpill

AnswerCrossword Clue
BITTERPILLIt's hard to swallow
BITTERPILLHard-to-accept consequence, metaphorically
BITTERPILLIt may be hard to swallow
BITTERPILLUnpleasant situation
BITTERPILLDifficult thing to swallow, figuratively
BITTERPILLResult that is hard to accept
BITTERPILLDistasteful dose
BITTERPILLHard-to-accept consequence