resentment
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Is resentment a Scrabble word?
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Definition
noun (English)
1. (obsolete) The state of holding something in the mind as a subject of contemplation, or of being inclined to reflect upon it; feeling; impression.Examples: "It is a greater wonder that so many of them die, with so little resentment of their danger."; "In my mind it is a ſign of a great deal of natural Integrity and inbred Nobleneſs of ſpirit, that maugre [in spite of] the heavineſs of his Complexion that thus ſtrongly bears him dovvn from apprehending ſo concerning Metaphyſicall Truths, yet he retains ſo vivid reſentments of the more sſolid Morality."countableobsoleteuncountable
2. (obsolete) Satisfaction; gratitude.Examples: "The Council taking notice of the many good services performed by Mr. John Milton […] have thought fit to declare their resentment and good acceptance of the same."countableobsoleteuncountable
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