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resentment
[ ri-zent-muhnt ]
/ rÉŖĖzÉnt mÉnt /
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noun
the feeling of displeasure or indignation at some act, remark, person, etc., regarded as causing injury or insult.
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Origin of resentment
OTHER WORDS FROM resentment
self-reĀ·sentĀ·ment, nounWords nearby resentment
resemblant, resemble, resend, resent, resentful, resentment, reserpine, reservation, reservationist, reserve, reserve bank
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British Dictionary definitions for resentment
resentment
/ (rÉŖĖzÉntmÉnt) /
noun
anger, bitterness, or ill will
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