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resent

verb

Feel bitter or indignant about

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
R
Ends with
T
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
6
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɹiˈzɛnt

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Definitions

verb

  1. Feel bitter or indignant about

    “She resents being paid less than her co-workers”

verb

  1. Wish ill or allow unwillingly

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Example Sentences

She resents being paid less than her co-workers

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