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Resent (Verb)

Wish ill or allow unwillingly.

Verbs of feeling.

She still resents him for choosing her sister over her for the job promotion.
He resents being forced to pay for his neighbor's fence that was damaged in a storm.
After the company downsized her department, she began to resent the management for not considering her years of service.
The community resents the government for building a highway that tore through their historic neighborhood.
Many fans resent the decision to replace their favorite actor in the popular TV series.

Feel bitter or indignant about; "She resents being paid less than her co-workers".

Verbs of feeling.

He resents the decision to pass him over for the promotion in favor of a less qualified colleague.
Her new stepmother's constant criticism has made her resent the woman for trying to control her life.
He continued to resent being treated like a child by his overprotective parents.
After years of working hard for the company, he now resents the management's attempt to downsize his department.
The loss of their ancestral land still makes the community resent the government for its unfair actions.