different between clashing vs resentment

English

Verb

clashing

1. present participle of clash

Noun

clashing (plural clashings)

1. A clash; the sound or action of clashing; violent collision.

Adjective

clashing (comparative more clashing, superlative most clashing)

1. conflicting, contrasting, or contrary; inconsonant, incompatible, or irreconcilable
2. mismatched, inharmonious, discordant or dissonant, not fitting well together (especially in regards to aesthetics, colors, clothing, or sounds)
3. adverse or antagonistic; disagreeing or opposing
4. Producing a clash or series of clashes.

English

Etymology

From French ressentiment, from ressentir

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /???z?ntm?nt/
• Hyphenation: re?sent?ment

Noun

resentment (countable and uncountable, plural resentments)

1. 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.

2. (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.

3. (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.

Translations

See also

• dudgeon
• hold a grudge
• umbrage
• regret