aggravate resentment
[/ˈæɡrəveɪt rɪˈzɛntmənt/]
verb phrase
agravar o ressentimento
1. to make resentment worse or more intense; to intensify feelings of anger and displeasure
His constant criticism only served to aggravate resentment among the team members.
Sua crítica constante apenas serviu para agravar o ressentimento entre os membros da equipe.
2. to exacerbate or increase the severity of bitter or hostile feelings
The unfair decision aggravated resentment in the community.
A decisão injusta agravou o ressentimento na comunidade.
In Brazilian culture, this phrase is commonly used in discussions about workplace conflicts, family disputes, and social injustices. Americans often use this in corporate and interpersonal conflict contexts, emphasizing the negative consequences of poor communication or unfair treatment.
NYC Slang
get under someone's skin even more; make someone more salty
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