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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
Weak matches
Example Sentences
In this respect “I Know This Much Is True” also is a dramatic tapestry of destructive anger issues, festering under a lifetime of repressed resentment and confusion.
The secretary of State sidestepped a question about whether the action, which critics denounced as illegal under international law, signaled a return to “gunboat diplomacy” in a region where U.S. interventions have historically stoked resentment.
What starts as a nostalgic reconnection over drinks between two men who once chased the same dream quickly curdles, as Timothy’s long-simmering resentment boils over, erupting in bitterness and violence.
"The current demonstrations are different – the grievances run deeper and are likely more broadly felt. The protests reflect people's sense of economic insecurity and pent-up resentment toward the greed and excesses of their elected officials."
"Once they've done that, they can walk back through the avenue without resentment for love and contentment."
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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