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Common collocations with resentment in American Collocation

resentment noun uncountable

US /rɪˈzentmənt/

great

bitter
considerable
deep
great
intense
much
strong

There is deep resentment among many people in the local community about the ban.

becoming greater

growing
increasing

It is clear that there is growing resentment among the people towards the occupation of their country.

felt, but not openly expressed

festering
latent
simmering
smouldering

The tax rises led to simmering resentment among the lower-paid, who felt they were bearing most of the burden.

among many people

popular
widespread

Widespread resentment of the system was seen as contributing to Ireland’s social unrest.

cause resentment

arouse
breed
cause
create
generate
lead to
provoke
stir

When people were forced to take work home with them, it could sometimes cause resentment.

make resentment stronger

exacerbate
fuel
increase

Giving greater power to traffic wardens could fuel resentment among drivers already angry about speed cameras.

feel resentment

feel
harbour

He is envious of Donna’s greater intellectual ability and feels some resentment towards her.

show resentment

express
show

Members of the local population have at times expressed resentment over aid from donor agencies going only to the refugees.

a feeling of resentment

feeling
sense

If staff perceive that they are valued, then feelings of resentment can be minimised.

a cause of resentment

cause
source

The abuses committed by many landlords was also a major cause of resentment.

anger
bitterness
envy
fear
frustration
guilt
hatred
hostility
jealousy
suspicion

Resentment and bitterness may breed new terrorists.