resentment

Definition for resentment

noun as in hate, anger

Strongest matches

acrimony, animosity, animus, annoyance, antagonism, bitterness, cynicism, displeasure, exasperation, fury, grudge, ill will, indignation, ire, irritation, malice, outrage, passion, rage, rancor

Strong matches

acerbity, choler, dudgeon, exacerbation, fog, huff, hurt, malignity, miff, offense, perturbation, pique, rise, spite, umbrage, vehemence, vexation, wrath

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bad feeling, ill feeling

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Local resentment is rising, with social media vigilantes putting misbehaving tourists on blast - even as the Balinese maintain their world-famous hospitality.

From BBC

"I don't want to have resentment and I don't want to think of it in just a negative way," she said of her hopes for England's 2025 campaign.

From BBC

Even after Nixon won reelection in 1972 in what remains one of the biggest landslide victories in American politics, he was consumed with resentment.

From Salon

When asked if a fast start by Europe this week could result in home fans' resentment over the extra payments, captain Luke Donald replied: "That could happen."

From BBC

But the spirited pursuit of rank-and-file officers has sparked anger and resentment among top cops around the country.

From Los Angeles Times

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