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indignation

noun

Anger at something considered unjust or improper.

Anger at wrongdoing

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outrage resentment umbrage anger offense

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innocuous

adjective

Unlikely to cause harm or offense.

Harmless or inoffensive

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harmless inoffensive unobjectionable benign

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recidivism

noun

A return to criminal behavior after a previous offense or punishment.

Return to criminal behavior

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reoffending repeat offending criminal relapse

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resent

verb

To feel hurt or indignation about something regarded as unfair or improper.

Feel injured or indignant

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begrudge take exception to take offense at feel bitter about

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retaliation

noun

An action taken in return for a perceived injury, offense, or attack.

Action in return for injury

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reprisal revenge counteraction payback requital

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