resent
verb
Simple meaning
To consider as an affront.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹɪˈzɛnt
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Definition
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verb
transitive
To feel resentment over; to consider as an affront.
transitive
To express displeasure or indignation at.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “She resents being paid less than her co-workers.”verb
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A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will.
Related Words
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- resentmentnoun
- angernoun
- attitudenoun
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