resent
IPA: rɪzˈɛnt
verb
- (transitive) To feel resentment over; to consider as an affront.
- (transitive) To express displeasure or indignation at.
- (transitive, obsolete) To be sensible of; to feel.
- (transitive, obsolete) In a positive sense, to take well; to receive with satisfaction.
- (obsolete) To recognize; to perceive, especially as if by smelling; -- associated in meaning with sent, the older spelling of scent, to smell. See resent (intransitive verb).
- (obsolete) To give forth an odor; to smell; to savor.
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Examples of "resent" in Sentences
- I resent his arrogance.
- It is letting go of the burden of resentment.
- They resent the emphasis on the Nazi account.
- Mistrust and resentment was on the ascendancy.
- The speech aroused resentment among the crowd.
- Americans are resentful of the French for this.
- He is resentful of the world for his imprisonment.
- The sources of resentment in the two groups are different.
- Alex remains resentful of Peter's selfishness and irresponsibility.
- Dolly is envious of the young couple's romance and resents Willy's interference.
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