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Definitions

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

Putting aside the feelings of the Greenlanders—who rightly resent being voluntold for statehold—the risks likely outweigh any rewards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

Dion agreed his brother appeared to resent this change.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

Anger rises up in me because I resent and blame my mother for not holding on for two more months.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung