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resents

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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"As she said in her own memoir, she resents that others defined her the first time around," Jellison told the BBC.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Because there’s one thing worse than hunkering down during a snowstorm — and that’s doing so with someone who resents your spending.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 25, 2026

He cites Dambisa Moyo, the Zambian-born economist and aid critic, who resents the fact that aid policy has, as she puts it, “been left to musicians who reside outside Africa.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Because of this, he sharply resents falling into traps himself, especially the ones he should have easily seen coming.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2025

“The daughter resents a mother forever who keeps her from her love,” Ma said as we dressed to go to Eric’s house for dinner.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat