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resent

[ri-zent] / rɪˈzɛnt /
VERB
be angry about
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dislike
STRONG
begrudge grudge
WEAK
be in a huff be insulted be offended by be put off by be rubbed wrong way be vexed bear a grudge feel bitter feel sore frown at get nose out of joint harbor a grudge have hard feelings object to take amiss take as an insult take exception take offense take umbrage
Antonyms
WEAK
be happy like love

Example Sentences

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Second, if she outlives him, I assume his children might resent her, since that could tie up a sizable portion of their inheritance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

They don’t resent Mr. Trump because he was born into wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

"I thought the other families would resent me. But when I came home all the families couldn't do enough for me," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Do any Swedish people resent you for not singing in Swedish?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

Jody rejoiced, for he knew that only a mean-souled horse does not resent training.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck