resent

Etymology 1

From Middle French ressentir, resentir, from Old French resentir (Modern ressentir), from re- + sentir (“to feel”).

verb

  1. (transitive) To feel resentment over; to consider as an affront.
    The bride greatly resented being left at the church.
    Mother very rightly resented the slightest hint of condescension. She considered that the exclusiveness of Peter's circle was due not to its distinction, but to the fact that it was an inner Babylon of prodigality and whoredom,[…]. 1922, Ben Travers, chapter 2, in A Cuckoo in the Nest
  2. (transitive) To express displeasure or indignation at.
    The good prince King James […] bore dishonourably what he might have resented safely. 1743, Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, Remarks on the History of England
  3. (transitive, obsolete) To be sensible of; to feel.
  4. (transitive, obsolete) In a positive sense, to take well; to receive with satisfaction.
  5. (obsolete) 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).
  6. (obsolete) To give forth an odor; to smell; to savor.

Etymology 2

See resend.

verb

  1. simple past and past participle of resend
    The package was resent, this time with the correct postage.

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