English dictionary

resenting Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: R IH0 Z EH1 N T IH0 NG

What Does Resenting Mean?

Resenting is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of resent.

To feel resentment over; to consider as an affront.
The bride greatly resented being left at the church.
To express displeasure or indignation at.
To be sensible of; to feel.
In a positive sense, to take well; to receive with satisfaction.
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).
To give forth an odor; to smell; to savor.

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The bride greatly resented being left at the church.

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