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welkins2139
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 Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:05 pm Post subject: resentful/resentment |
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I felt resentful againt Alan.
I have a resentment againt Alan.
Are they OK?
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CP
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Both OK.
You can also hold a resentment against someone or be resentful of / about / against someone or something.
Yours truly, CP |
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LucentShade
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Location: Nebraska, USA
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| In the second sentence, native speakers would be more likely to say "grudge" than "resentment" --it has the same meaning. |
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