breed resentment
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to cause resentment to develop, especially over time
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- Inequality breeds resentment.
- Unfair treatment can easily breed resentment among employees.
- Constant criticism will only breed resentment and resistance.
- His authoritarian style began to breed deep resentment within the team.
- Such policies are bound to breed resentment among the general public.
- Lack of communication often breeds resentment in relationships.
- The perceived favoritism had bred considerable resentment over the years.
- To avoid breeding resentment, leaders must ensure fairness and transparency.
- Their continuous disregard for local customs will inevitably breed resentment.
- The government's actions risk breeding widespread resentment across the region.