Resentment and Repugnance

Resentment

Resentment noun - A lingering ill will towards a person for a real or imagined wrong.

Repugnance and resentment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repugnance" instead a noun "Resentment".

Nearby Words: resentful, resented, resenting

Repugnance

Repugnance noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.

Resentment and repugnance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Resentment" instead a noun "Repugnance".

Nearby Words: repugnant, repugnancy
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