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to feel anger or unhappiness at having to accept something — often something seen as unjust or something that creates jealousy
- They were feeling embarrassed, and I could read resentment on several faces.p. 39.9
- Trying to remember how I felt in those days after Dad left, I'm not aware of going through stages of anger and resentment.p. 12.7
- In a few instances resentment flashed across my mother's face.p. 13.1
- Resentment and obstinance crept in, but my mother refused to give up.p. 16.6
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- Fortunately, the neurosurgery professors didn't resent my idea.p. 102.9
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