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verb re·sent \ ri-ˈzent \
|Updated on: 11 Aug 2018

Definition of resent

resented; resenting; resents
transitive verb
: to feel or express annoyance or ill will at
  • resented the implication

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Examples of resent in a Sentence

  1. She resented being told what to do.

  2. He resented his boss for making him work late.

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Origin and Etymology of resent

Middle French resentir to be emotionally sensible of, from Old French, from re- + sentir to feel, from Latin sentire — more at sense

resent Synonyms

Synonyms

begrudge, envy;

Related Words

ache (for), covet, crave, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after), hunger (for), itch (for), long (for), lust (for or after), pant (after), thirst (for), want, wish (for), yearn (for), yen (for);

salivate;

RESENT Defined for English Language Learners

resent

verb

Definition of resent for English Language Learners

  • : to be angry or upset about (someone or something that you think is unfair)

RESENT Defined for Kids

resent

verb re·sent \ ri-ˈzent \

Definition of resent for Students

resented; resenting
: to feel annoyance or anger at
  • He resents his sister's laziness.

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