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resentment

[ri-zent-muhnt] / rɪˈzɛnt mənt /
NOUN
hate, anger
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acrimony animosity animus annoyance antagonism bitterness cynicism displeasure exasperation fury grudge ill will indignation ire irritation malice outrage passion rage rancor
STRONG
acerbity choler dudgeon exacerbation fog huff hurt malignity miff offense perturbation pique rise spite umbrage vehemence vexation wrath
WEAK
bad feeling ill feeling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm calmness cheer comfort delight friendliness glee good will happiness joy kindness love pleasure sweetness sympathy
WEAK
affection liking

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Mr. Blankfein contends that Goldman didn’t need government funds but was forced by the Treasury to accept them in October 2008, fueling public resentment of the firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

We know how this game ends: in bitterness and resentment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

"Let the country's interests come first, regardless of political party or ambition. Let us move forward without hatred, resentment, or bitterness to build that wonderful Venezuela."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Let go of the grief and resentment and longing that you had for your father, for now at least, and get the job done.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Her fists, too, were clenched, and her face was wild, half mad with rage and resentment.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor