Resent \Re*sent"\ (r?-z?nt"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Resented; p.
   pr. & vb. n. Resenting.] [F. ressentir; L. pref. re- re- +
   sentire to feel. See Sense.]
   1. To be sensible of; to feel; as:
      (a) In a good sense, to take well; to receive with
          satisfaction. [Obs.]
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                Which makes the tragical ends of noble persons
                more favorably resented by compassionate
                readers.                          --Sir T.
                                                  Browne.
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      (b) In a bad sense, to take ill; to consider as an injury
          or affront; to be indignant at.
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   2. To express or exhibit displeasure or indignation at, as by
      words or acts.
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            The good prince King James . . . bore dishonorably
            what he might have resented safely.   --Bolingbroke.
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   3. To recognize; to perceive, especially as if by smelling;
      -- associated in meaning with sent, the older spelling of
      scent to smell. See Resent, v. i. [Obs.]
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            This bird of prey resented a worse than earthly
            savor in the soul of Saul.            --Fuller.
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            Our King Henry the Seventh quickly resented his
            drift.                                --Fuller.
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