Synonyms & related words for ressentiment

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Words related to ressentiment

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Where does ressentiment come from?

The word ressentiment breaks down into 3 roots of French origin: res-, from French re (“again, intensive”); sent, from French sentire (“to feel”); and -iment, from French mentum (“result, state”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.