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dislike vs resent

resent vs dislike

dislike is a noun but resent is not a noun.

dislike and resent both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dislike Yes No Yes No
resent No No Yes No
As verbs, resent is a hyponym of dislike; that is, resent is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dislike:
  • dislike: have or feel a dislike or distaste for
  • resent: feel bitter or indignant about
Other hyponyms of dislike include detest, hate.
dislike (noun) resent (noun)
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
a feeling of aversion or antipathy
dislike (verb) resent (verb)
have or feel a dislike or distaste for feel bitter or indignant about
wish ill or allow unwillingly
Difference between dislike and resent

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