grudged

verb

past tense of grudge
as in deplored

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  1. deplored
  2. refused
  3. disliked
  4. denied
  5. withheld
  6. disapproved
  7. rejected
  8. revoked
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  • Each of these societies deplored and ridiculed the other.
    — James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • The liberal Jewish organization J Street deplored Iran’s behavior, but emphasized there was no imminent threat to justify a preventive assault.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of deplored
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  • The bank froze the gold after the UK – along with the US and numerous other countries – refused to recognize Maduro as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed 2018 presidential election.
    — German Padinger, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • While The Athletic spoke to a dozen sources around the league for this story, almost all refused to comment for publication, even anonymously.
    — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of refused
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  • Belichick shrugged that off Friday, saying he was used to being disliked.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
  • Not everyone, however, disliked the mother-of-two's homemaking show.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of disliked
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  • The Tate brothers have also denied the charges in the cases in Romania.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • The Tate brothers have consistently denied allegations of abuse and human trafficking, claiming that violent and misogynistic statements have been taken out of context or were intended as jokes.
    — Alanna Durkin Richer, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
Definition of denied
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  • The investigation remained ongoing, and the woman’s identity was being withheld pending notification of next of kin, the Sheriff’s Office said.
    — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • For example, a dividend must be calculated, withheld correctly and paid to the shareholder.
    — Mike Cahill, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of withheld
Verb
  • But a recent poll showed that more than ninety per cent of Venezuelans disapproved of her leadership.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Less than 30% of respondents over that age disapproved of such policies.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Definition of disapproved
Verb
  • If it is outright rejected and people burn down the theaters, cool.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 22 July 2026
  • The lawsuit also claims that when the same group offered $100,000 to fund a study looking into whether the transition was needed and whether other options were available, the school rejected the proposal.
    — Chaewon Chung July 22, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of rejected
Verb
  • The search result will show the surgeon’s certification status, including whether their license is active, suspended or revoked.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Judge Kiley Stuchlik, of Idaho’s 3rd Judicial District, revoked Shaw’s bond.
    — Alex Brizee July 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026
Definition of revoked
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