different between abhorrence vs resentment
abhorrence
English
Etymology
abhor +? -ence
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /?b?h??.n?s/, /?b?h??.n?ts/
- (US) IPA(key): /?b?h??.n?s/, /?b?h??.n?ts/, /?b?h??.n?s/, /?b?h??.n?ts/
Noun
abhorrence (countable and uncountable, plural abhorrences)
- Extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing. [Mid 17th century.]
- (obsolete, historical) An expression of abhorrence, in particular any of the parliamentary addresses dictated towards Charles II. [Late 17th century.]
- A person or thing that is loathsome; a detested thing. [Mid 18th century.]
Synonyms
- abhorrition
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resentment
English
Etymology
From French ressentiment, from ressentir
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /???z?ntm?nt/
- Hyphenation: re?sent?ment
Noun
resentment (countable and uncountable, plural resentments)
- Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.
- 1812, Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 3
- Amongst the most violent against him was Mrs. Bennet, whose dislike of his general behaviour was sharpened into particular resentment by his having slighted one of her daughters.
- 1812, Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 3
- (obsolete) The state of holding something in the mind as a subject of contemplation, or of being inclined to reflect upon it; feeling; impression.
- 1688, Henry More, The Divine Dialogues
- He retains so vivid resentments of the more solid morality.
- 1673, Jeremy Taylor, Heniaytos: A Course of Sermons for All the Sundays of the Year […]
- It is a greater wonder that so many of them die, with so little resentment of their danger.
- 1688, Henry More, The Divine Dialogues
- (obsolete) satisfaction; gratitude
- 1651, The Council Book
- 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.
- 1651, The Council Book
Translations
See also
- dudgeon
- hold a grudge
- umbrage
- regret
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