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Heartburning Definition & Meaning

heartburning
noun
  1. intense resentment; "his promotion caused much heartburning among his rivals"

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What does heartburning mean?
intense resentment; "his promotion caused much heartburning among his rivals"
What part of speech is heartburning?
Heartburning is a noun.

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