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bear a grudge(verb, expression, idiom, dislike, grudge)
2
get nose out of joint(verb, expression, idiom, dislike, grudge)
2
harbor a grudge(verb, expression, idiom, dislike, grudge)
2
have hard feelings(verb, expression, idiom, dislike, grudge)
2
mind(verb, smart, care, dislike, object)
2
take as an insult(verb, expression, idiom, dislike, grudge)
2
take exception(verb, expression, smart, dislike, grudge)
2
take umbrage(verb, expression, smart, dislike, grudge)
1
be in a huff(verb, mind, smart, dislike, hate)
1
be insulted(verb, mind, smart, dislike, hate)
1
be offended by(verb, mind, smart, dislike, hate)
1
be put off by(verb, mind, smart, dislike, hate)
1
be rubbed wrong way(verb, mind, smart, dislike, hate)
1
be vexed(verb, mind, smart, dislike, hate)
1
begrudge(verb, mind, smart, dislike, object)
1
dislike(verb, mind, smart, care, object)
1
dudgeon
1
feel bitter(verb, expression, smart, dislike, grudge)
1
feel sore(verb, expression, smart, dislike, grudge)
1
frown at(verb, expression, smart, dislike, grudge)
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