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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He believes the UK suffers from "tall poppy syndrome" – where successful people are resented – and a negative culture.

From BBC

Initially, I felt rejected by my parents and resented their decision to send me away.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

But his message is crystal clear to those who openly resent his values: "You shouldn't come in my shop."

From BBC

I understood why Ilana resented the assignment—I too had bristled when my parents insisted I read.

From The Wall Street Journal