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resentment

 noun
     
re‧sent‧ment [uncountable]
a feeling of anger because something has happened that you think is unfair [= bitterness]
resentment at/against/of etc
She was filled with deep resentment at being passed over for promotion.
feel/harbour/bear resentment
He felt considerable resentment towards Sheila for making him work late.
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