Resentment /(-ment)/

Re·sent·ment

Resentment

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. [Obs.]
    He retains vivid resentments of the more solid morality.
    It is a greater wonder that so many of them die, with so little resentment of their danger.
  3. In a good sense, satisfaction; gratitude. [Obs.]
    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.
    Can heavently minds such high resentment show, Or exercise their spite in human woe?