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heartburning

[hahrt-bur-ning]

noun

  1. rankling discontent, especially from envy or jealousy; grudge.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of heartburning1

First recorded in 1505–15; heart + burning
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Example Sentences

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But “Dumb and Dumber,” which presented itself as an invigorating blast of odorous fun, earned its laughs partly because it didn’t soften its no-frills absurdity and heartburning guff about life being a box of chocolates.

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There is one custom which is often the cause of a great deal of heartburning, even as it was in the days of Haman and Mordecai.

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As to the property, they have no real right to it whatever, and I hope I shall speedily produce proof that it is mine, and so put an end to any heartburning.

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If cities, like men, could enforce their rights by suits of equity, Geelong would be the capital of the colony of Victoria, and many heartburnings, past and present, would have been avoided.

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It is not until after she has experienced many trials and heartburnings that Sylvia learns the reason of Phyllis's apparent ingratitude, and friendship is restored.

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