grudge

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/ɡɹʌd͡ʒ/

verb 3noun 1

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(noun.)

ADJ

long-standing, old

My parents finally resolved their long-standing grudge after many years of not speaking to each other.

personal

VERB + GRUDGE

bear, harbour, have, hold, nurse

She still harbours a grudge against her former business partner after the dispute.

PREP

~ against

My former colleague still holds a grudge against me for getting the promotion instead.

Definitions

noun

Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to perceived mistreatment.

to have, hold, owe or bear a grudge against someone

Bag. And if I do not my good Lord damme me for it I haue an old grudge at him cole black curre,

verb

To be unwilling to give or allow (someone something).

Wee shall finde our whole life so necessarily ioyned with sorrow, that we ought rather delight (and take pleasure) in Gods louing chastisements, and admonitions, then any way murmure and grudge at our crosses, or tribulations :

If we of the central land were to grudge you what is beneficial, and not to compassionate your wants, then wherewithal could you foreigners manage to exist?

To grumble, complain; to be dissatisfied.

And the pharises, and scribes grudged sainge: He receaveth to his company synners [...].

To hold or harbour with malicious disposition or purpose; to cherish enviously.

Perish they / That grudge one thought against your majesty!

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

verb — bear a grudge

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Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

hold a grudge

To stay angry (at someone or something).

That guy sure can hold a grudge when something goes wrong.

Example Bank

to have, hold, owe or bear a grudge against someone

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Bag. And if I do not my good Lord damme me for it I haue an old grudge at him cole black curre,

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I have never mentioned it to a human creature; I have kept my grudge to myself. I daresay I have been wicked, but my grudge has grown old with me.

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If we of the central land were to grudge you what is beneficial, and not to compassionate your wants, then wherewithal could you foreigners manage to exist?

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Of course, his interest in the war and in the regiment was unbounded; he did not take to drill with especial readiness, but he was insatiable of it, and grudged every moment of relaxation.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, grudge is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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