- present tense form of resent (3rd person singular).
resents
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
“The Life of a Showgirl” looks forward to a happy relationship and bright future, though the old Taylor, the one who holds grudges and resents the celebrity machine, lingers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2025
Mina resents when Sade harps on the inequities of their childhoods.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 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
