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grudge

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verb

ˈgrəj How to pronounce grudge (audio)
grudged; grudging

transitive verb

: to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
didn't grudge the time
grudger noun

grudge

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noun

: a feeling of deep-seated resentment or ill will
held no grudge against those who mistreated him

Synonyms

Noun

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malice, malevolence, ill will, spite, malignity, spleen, grudge mean the desire to see another experience pain, injury, or distress.

malice implies a deep-seated often unexplainable desire to see another suffer.

felt no malice toward their former enemies

malevolence suggests a bitter persistent hatred that is likely to be expressed in malicious conduct.

a look of dark malevolence

ill will implies a feeling of antipathy of limited duration.

ill will provoked by a careless remark

spite implies petty feelings of envy and resentment that are often expressed in small harassments.

petty insults inspired by spite

malignity implies deep passion and relentlessness.

a life consumed by motiveless malignity

spleen suggests the wrathful release of latent spite or persistent malice.

venting his spleen against politicians

grudge implies a harbored feeling of resentment or ill will that seeks satisfaction.

never one to harbor a grudge

Example Sentences

Verb I don't grudge paying my share. I don't grudge her the opportunities she has been given. Noun She still has a grudge against him for the way he treated her in school. He has nursed a grudge against his former boss for years. I don't bear him any grudges.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Their party was more likely to eschew deadly and costly violence in favor of grudging compromise and coexistence. Caitlin Fitz, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2020 Corbyn, meanwhile, began to win grudging praise from the guardians of established opinion for his willingness to coordinate the resistance. David Graeber, The New York Review of Books, 13 Jan. 2020 Summing up, Nixon called for the Chinese to be bold and not grudging. William Mcgurn, WSJ, 26 Nov. 2018 Instant coffee, often relegated to brownie recipes and steak rubs, is making a comeback and even winning grudging approval from connoisseurs. Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2019 And finally, a grudging first welcome to … the new pass interference rule in the regular season. Jonathan Jones, SI.com, 5 Sep. 2019 Smith presents a more modulated relationship of mutual if often grudging esteem and uneasy collaboration toward common objectives. Jean Edward Smith, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2019 After initial hesitation, President Obama declared that Assad must go, but without lending more than grudging assistance to rebel groups fighting to achieve that outcome. Brian Stewart, National Review, 10 Aug. 2019 But while there is some comic nature to booing and jeers aimed at Smith, there is also grudging respect. James Masters, CNN, 11 July 2019
Noun
If he’s been left for over five years on a planet that’s essentially the universe’s trash heap, while his father’s been living on Earth, that’s certainly enough to create a grudge. Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Aug. 2022 Some tension existed between Garrett and Mayfield by the time the QB was traded to the Panthers July 6 because of the Odell Beckham Jr. saga last season, among other things, but Garrett holds no grudge. Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland, 23 Aug. 2022 But for Priscilla there is no grudge against the Colonel, who was played by Tom Hanks in the movie. Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 Or perhaps the Daily Times editor nursed a grudge against the mechanic. David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Aug. 2022 Even the worst troll, the one who pummels you with criticism all day long and seems to have a grudge against society still has a soul and is still redeemable. John Brandon, Forbes, 20 June 2022 According to news reports from the time and subsequent historical accounts, the 34-year-old harbored a grudge against Harrington for having complained to superiors about his intimidating and unwelcome behavior. Hope Hodge Seck, Washington Post, 27 May 2022 An act by a lone gunman with a personal grudge does not necessarily portend a rise in gun violence in Japan. Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 21 July 2022 Moody, atmospheric cinematography gives a haunting aesthetic to this series, which is built around a killer with a grudge against the system. Andy Meek, BGR, 16 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English grucchen, grudgen to grumble, complain, from Anglo-French grucer, grucher, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German grogezen to howl

Noun

derivative of grudge entry 1

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grudge was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing grudge

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