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How do you use the word resent?

"Resent" is a verb that means to feel bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly. Here are some examples of how to use it:

Simple sentences:

* I resent being treated like a child.

* She resents her brother for getting all the attention.

* He resents her for leaving him.

More complex sentences:

* I resent the fact that I have to work so hard while others get by with little effort.

* She resents her parents for not supporting her dreams.

* He resents the world for being so unfair.

Using "resentment":

* "His resentment towards his boss was obvious."

* "The resentment between the two siblings was palpable."

Key points to remember:

* "Resent" usually involves a feeling of anger or bitterness.

* It often implies a sense of injustice or unfairness.

* It can be directed at a person or a situation.

Examples in context:

* "After years of being overlooked for promotions, she began to resent her company."

* "He resented his wife for not standing up for him during the argument."

* "The resentment she felt towards her ex-boyfriend was consuming."

I hope these examples help you understand how to use "resent" in your writing and speech!

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