These strategies spark anger and resentment in children and undermine a positive parent-child relationship, on which motivation and effort thrive.

However, the rise of Judith's power, influence and activity in the court did sparked resentment towards her.

The influx of Albanians into the pizza parlors and restaurants has sparked some skepticism and, perhaps, resentment.

Attempts at introducing a census in West Germany sparked strong popular resentment in the 1980s since many quite personal questions were asked.

This sparked resentment that at times erupted in violence towards landlords and village elite.

This special treatment has sparked envy and resentment amongst non-Malays.

Because she is blond, white and Canadian (from British Columbia), her success has sparked considerable resentment among the jazz cognoscenti.

Rollant had had that thought so many times, it hardly sparked resentment in him any more.

But his uncle's message had sparked something inside him--and not just resentment.

The move sparked resentment in many other southern states, which promptly moved to convene discussions of secession.