26984 words

resent

2 definitions • 3 examples
1
to feel angry because you have been forced to accept someone or something that you do not like:

Examples:

She bitterly resented her father's new wife.
[ + -ing verb ] He resents having to explain his work to other people.
2
to dislike or be angry at something or someone because you have been hurt or not treated fairly:

Examples:

She resented being treated like a child.

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