as in offences
the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity
stomped off in high dudgeon after having his honor questioned
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Noun
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Don't hide from the layers of emotions and frustrations.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025 -
West Ham United fans are no strangers to voicing their frustrations at the club’s board.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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People-pleasing turns into resentments.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As their mismatched personalities stir tension with each other — and the group — old resentments bubble up, forcing them to reckon with their relationship and the lives waiting for them back home.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Dudgeons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dudgeons. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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