as in to envy
to have a resentful awareness of and desire for (another's possessions or advantages) or to feel resentment toward (someone) over possessions or advantages
a public prosecutor who resents the nice clothes, fancy car, and big house that his old law school classmate has always resented her baby brother, whom her parents doted on
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Recent Examples of resent
That’s the power Kyle has, and that is what all of the other women really resent.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
Many resent the group for the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack that prompted Israel's devastating 15-month war.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
The Heat also resented the Butler camp’s characterization of Butler dragging an undertalented team with him to two Finals appearances.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Children may come to resent their parents for constantly undermining them or questioning their own ability to make decisions for themselves.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
Many resent the group for the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack that prompted Israel's devastating 15-month war.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
The Heat also resented the Butler camp’s characterization of Butler dragging an undertalented team with him to two Finals appearances.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Children may come to resent their parents for constantly undermining them or questioning their own ability to make decisions for themselves.
—Jazmin Towe, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resent
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No more participation trophies for Bill Plaschke! Los Angeles’ lovable loser nailed it by predicting the Eagles’ big win, ending his losing tradition that envied the Benoit Benjamin Clippers of the 1980s!—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Jesse Eisenberg — who wrote, directed, and stars opposite Culkin — is the ostensible protagonist David, Benji’s uptight, socially awkward cousin who envies and pities him in equal measure, but A Real Pain is Culkin’s showcase.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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Don’t begrudge others their micro-moments of glory.—
John Bowe, Contributor,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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At the same time, if Manning one day does don a gold jacket, no one will begrudge him — because his career will have earned him the votes to make it so.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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By Ben Walsh Donald Trump wants to get back into the casino business.—
Ben Walsh,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Boston Bruins general manager wanted the captain to conclude his career in Black and Gold.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Resent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resent. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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