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resentment [rɪˈzɛntmənt] n
anger, bitterness, or ill will ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
resentment noun bitterness, indignation, ill feeling, ill will, hurt, anger, rage, fury, irritation, grudge, wrath, malice, animosity, huff, ire, displeasure, pique, rancour, bad blood, umbrage, vexation, chip on your shoulder (informal) Rigid policing can only feed resentment and undermine confidence. Quotations "It is very difficult to get up resentment towards persons whom one has never seen" [Cardinal Newman Apologia pro Vita Sua] Translations resentment [rɪˈzɛntmənt] n → ressentiment m to cause a lot of resentment → provoquer beaucoup de ressentiment How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This being done he was able to dissemble his resentment with a sign of affection, and the earth was his and the fulness thereof. Sometimes I surprise a look in her eyes that seems to show resentment and dislike--it goes so quickly--but I've seen it, I'm sure of that. The celebrated Pericles, in compliance with the resentment of a prostitute,[1] at the expense of much of the blood and treasure of his countrymen, attacked, vanquished, and destroyed the city of the SAMNIANS. |
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