Examples of resent in a Sentence
She resented being told what to do.
He resented his boss for making him work late.
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Here is a filmmaker who, these days, resents his own audience.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2025
This is very impressive and certainly something a large bank would resent.
—Charles Wayn, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Days to Maturity: 55-60 Sowing Tips: Because California poppies resent root disturbance, direct sowing in place is the easiest method.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
In many cases, Bungalow Belt dwellers resented being stereotyped for expressing fears for which others are given a pass.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2025
This is very impressive and certainly something a large bank would resent.
—Charles Wayn, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Days to Maturity: 55-60 Sowing Tips: Because California poppies resent root disturbance, direct sowing in place is the easiest method.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
In many cases, Bungalow Belt dwellers resented being stereotyped for expressing fears for which others are given a pass.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Resent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resent. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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resent
verb
re·sent
ri-ˈzent 
: to feel or state annoyance or anger at
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