Resentment

Definition of Resentment

Re`sent´ment Pronunciation: ~ment

n.	1.	The act of resenting.
	2.	The state of holding something in the mind as a subject of contemplation, or of being inclined to reflect upon something; a state of consciousness; conviction; feeling; impression. He retains vivid resentments of the more solid morality. - Dr. H. More. It is a greater wonder that so many of them die, with so little resentment of their danger. - Jer. Taylor.
	3.	In a good sense, satisfaction; gratitude. 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. - The Council Book (1651).
	4.	In a bad sense, strong displeasure; anger; hostility provoked by a wrong or injury experienced. Resentment . . . is a deep, reflective displeasure against the conduct of the offender. - Cogan. Anger is like A full-hot horse, who being allowed his way, Self-mettle tires him. - Shak. Can heavently minds such high resentment show, Or exercise their spite in human woe? - Dryden.

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