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resent (v.)

"take (something) ill; be in some degree angry or provoked at," c. 1600, from French ressentir "feel pain, regret," from Old French resentir "feel again, feel in turn" (13c.), from re-, intensive prefix, + sentir "to feel," from Latin sentire (see sense (n.)). Related: Resented; resenting.

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Definitions of resent from WordNet

resent (v.)
feel bitter or indignant about;
She resents being paid less than her co-workers
resent (v.)
wish ill or allow unwillingly;
Synonyms: begrudge
From wordnet.princeton.edu