resent

English

/ɹiˈzɛnt/, /ˌɹiːˈsɛnt/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To feel resentment over; to consider as an affront.
  • (transitive) To express displeasure or indignation at.
  • (transitive) To be sensible of; to feel.
  • (transitive) In a positive sense, to take well; to receive with satisfaction.
  • (obsolete) To recognize; to perceive, especially as if by smelling; -- associated in meaning with sent, the older spelling of scent, to smell. See resent (resent) (intransitive verb).
  • (obsolete) To give forth an odor; to smell; to savor.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French ressentir derived from Old French resentir.

Origin

Old French

resentir

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