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RESENT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RESENT?

Need another word that means the same as “resent”? Find 19 synonyms and 30 related words for “resent” in this overview.

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Resent as a Verb
Definitions of "Resent" as a verb
Synonyms of "Resent" as a verb (19 Words)
Usage Examples of "Resent" as a verb
Associations of "Resent" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Resent” are: begrudge, feel aggrieved about, feel aggrieved at, feel bitter about, grudge, be annoyed about, be annoyed at, be angry about, be angry at, be resentful of, dislike, be displeased about, be displeased at, take exception to, object to, be offended by, take amiss, take offence at, take umbrage at

Resent as a Verb

Definitions of "Resent" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “resent” as a verb can have the following definitions:

Wish ill or allow unwillingly.
Feel bitterness or indignation at (a circumstance, action, or person.
Feel bitter or indignant about.

Synonyms of "Resent" as a verb (19 Words)

be angry about	Be identical to; be someone or something.
be angry at	Be identical to; be someone or something.
be annoyed about	Form or compose.
be annoyed at	Represent, as of a character on stage.
be displeased about	Happen, occur, take place.
be displeased at	Have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun.
be offended by	Happen, occur, take place.
be resentful of	Occupy a certain position or area.
begrudge	Give reluctantly or resentfully. She begrudged Martin his affluence.
dislike	Have or feel a dislike or distaste for. She disliked any kind of unnecessary rudeness.
feel aggrieved about	Have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone’s behavior or attitude.
feel aggrieved at	Examine by touch.
feel bitter about	Examine by touch.
grudge	Bear a grudge harbor ill feelings. He grudged the work and time that the meeting involved.
object to	Express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent.
take amiss	Serve oneself to, or consume regularly.
take exception to	Head into a specified direction.
take offence at	Accept or undergo, often unwillingly.
take umbrage at	Experience or feel or submit to.

Usage Examples of "Resent" as a verb

She resents being paid less than her co-workers.
She resented the fact that I had children.

Associations of "Resent" (30 Words)

aggression	Feelings of anger or antipathy resulting in hostile or violent behaviour; readiness to attack or confront. He called for an end to foreign aggression* against his country.*
angrily	Stormily or threateningly. The sky was black and thundered angrily.
begrudge	Envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something. She begrudged Martin his affluence.
berate	Censure severely or angrily. She berated herself for being fickle.
bitterly	Extremely and sharply. Passengers complained bitterly* about grand promises made by the company.*
creak	Show weakness or frailty under strain. The garden gate creaked open.
disappoint	Fail to meet the hopes or expectations of. The governing coalition had bitterly disappointed the hopes of its voters.
disillusion	Freeing from false belief or illusions. The old enthusiasm for the government evaporated into a more cynical disillusion.
disillusioned	Freed from illusion. The minority groups were completely disillusioned* with the party.*
embitter	Make (someone) feel bitter or resentful. These injustices embittered her even more.
envy	A person or thing that inspires envy. A lifestyle which most of us would envy.
fiercely	In a powerful and destructive manner. The fire was already burning fiercely.
gripe	Secure a boat with gripes. I have a gripe* about the service here.*
interference	Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome. He ran interference* for the quarterback.*
jealousy	A feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival. A sharp pang of jealousy.
pout	A pouting expression. The girl pouted.
rage	The violent action of a natural agency. The sea hurled itself in thundering rage* against the rocks.*
rebuke	Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions. She had rebuked him for drinking too much.
retort	Answer back. He was resolute to retort* the charge of treason on his foes.*
sniffle	The act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested. She had a slight cough and a sniffle.
snivel	An act or sound of snivelling. Stop snivelling you got yourself into this mess.
squawk	The noise of squawking. She awoke to the squawk* of chickens.*
squeal	Make a squeal. She feared they would victimize her for squealing on their pals.
strife	Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict. Strife within the community.
sulk	A period of sulking. He was sulking over the break up of his band.
sulky	A light two-wheeled vehicle for one person; drawn by one horse. Disappointment was making her sulky.
tantrum	An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child. She threw a tantrum.
weep	A fit or period of weeping. A young widow weeping her lost lord.
whine	Move with a whining sound. The whine* of the engine.*
wrath	Extreme anger. He hid his pipe for fear of incurring his father s wrath.