😠grudge

noun/verb
/ɡrʌdʒ/

Meaning

A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.

Example Sentences

She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.

Example Expressions

bear a grudge

Synonyms

resentment, bitterness, spite, animosity, rancor

Antonyms

forgiveness, goodwill

Collocations

hold a grudge, bear a grudge, deep grudge, old grudge

More Example Sentences

We were mature enough not to hold a grudge.

Related Vocabularies

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