Resentment
Resentment (-ment) , noun
[French ressentiment.]
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. [Obsolete]
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. [Obsolete]
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.
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.
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?