resents; resented; resenting
: to be angry or upset about (someone or something that you think is unfair)
I resent that remark.
She resented being told what to do.
He resented his boss for making him work late.
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“Resent.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/resent. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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