Sentence examples for dampen resentment from inspiring English sources

By all reports, the government had to dampen resentment of America, not stoke it.

Like the anti-Chinese riots last year in Lhasa, Tibet's capital, the savagery in Urumqi shows that modernisation does not always dampen resentment against Chinese rule.

Most people feel they've made gains since their parents' time, and this, too, dampens resentment against the rich.

To dampen Arab resentment, Washington says firmly that it is working actively to stem the violence between Israeli and Palestinians.

As the family assembles, storm clouds of dissension and resentment threaten to dampen the festivities.

Resentment.... Embarrassment.

More resentment.

Rather, they dampen it.

Resentment builds.

Resentment runs high.

Still, the resentment remains.