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Common collocations with discontent in American Collocation

discontent noun uncountable

US /ˌdɪskənˈtent/

widespread

general
mass
popular
public
universal
widespread

This widespread discontent came to a head with a two month long strike in 1812.

strong

bitter
considerable
deep
great
profound
seething

Corruption creates profound discontent among citizens.

increasing

growing
increasing
rising
simmering

There is increasing discontent among internet users with web advertising.

of a particular type

economic
political
social

Religious and ethnic strife has continued, fuelled by economic discontent.

express discontent

express
register
voice

Voters may come to the polls with the sole intent of registering their discontent with the administration.

cause discontent

arouse
breed
cause
engender
foment
fuel
provoke

Economic stagnation has fuelled popular discontent.