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resented

/rɪˈzɛntɪd/ /riˈzɛntɪd/

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verb

To feel resentment over; to consider as an affront.

Examples :

"The bride greatly resented being left at the church."

attitude emotion mind sensation

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verb

To express displeasure or indignation at.

Examples :

"She resented having to do all the chores while her brother played video games. "

emotion attitude character human mind

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verb

To be sensible of; to feel.

Examples :

"She resented the constant criticism from her boss, feeling the unfair treatment keenly. "

sensation emotion mind

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verb

In a positive sense, to take well; to receive with satisfaction.

Examples :

"The manager resented the constructive criticism from his team, using it to improve his leadership style. "

attitude emotion

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verb

To recognize; to perceive, especially as if by smelling; -- associated in meaning with sent, the older spelling of scent, to smell. See resent (intransitive verb).

Examples :

"The dog resented the faint smell of the cat that had been in its bed. "

sensation attitude mind

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verb

To give forth an odor; to smell; to savor.

Examples :

"The freshly baked bread, still warm from the oven, resented a sweet, yeasty aroma. "

sensation physiology body