grudge

²grudge

noun

Definition of GRUDGE

: a feeling of deep-seated resentment or ill will

Examples of GRUDGE

1. She still has a grudge against him for the way he treated her in school.
2. He has nursed a grudge against his former boss for years.
3. I don't bear him any grudges.

First Known Use of GRUDGE

15th century

Related to GRUDGE

Synonyms: down [chiefly British], grievance, resentment, score

Antonyms: amity

Related Words: condemnation; offense (or offence), umbrage; complaint; dudgeon, huff, peeve, pique; despite, hatefulness, malevolence, malice, maliciousness, meanness, nastiness, spite, spitefulness, spleen, venom, viciousness; animosity, antagonism, antipathy, bitterness, enmity, hostility, rancor

Near Antonyms: amiability, amicability, civility, cordiality, friendliness, hospitality, neighborliness; comity, empathy, friendship, goodwill, sympathy, understanding

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