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Resents

To feel resentment over; to consider as an affront.

📖 Definitions of "Resents"

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  1. 1

    To feel resentment over; to consider as an affront.

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

  2. 2

    To express displeasure or indignation at.

  3. 3

    To be sensible of; to feel.

  4. 4

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

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Resents"

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wantsverb(transitive) To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave, hanker, or demand.
despisesverbTo regard with contempt or scorn.
loathesverb(transitive) To detest, hate, or revile (someone or something).
disapprovesverbTo have or express an unfavorable opinion.
detestsverb(transitive) To dislike (someone or something) intensely; to loathe.
hatesverb(transitive) To dislike intensely or greatly.
complainsverb(intransitive) To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
resistsverb(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
scoffsverb(intransitive) To jeer; to laugh with contempt and derision.
bemoansverb(transitive) To moan or complain about (something).
adoresverbTo love with one's entire heart and soul; regard with deep respect and affection.
chafesverb(transitive) To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm.
disdainsverb(transitive) To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
dismissesverb(transitive) To discharge; to end the employment or service of.
scornsverb(transitive) To feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.
disagreesverb(intransitive) To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief.
deniesverb(transitive) To assert that something is not true.

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