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grudge

/ɡɹʌdʒ/
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A grudge is a feeling of anger and resentment that someone holds against another person, often because of something that happened in the past. It is a strong negative emotion that can make it difficult to get along with the person you are angry at.

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"grudge" as noun

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

"grudge" as verb

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

2 - To grumble, complain; to be dissatisfied.

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

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Synonyms
1 - grief
2 - resentment
3 - spite
4 - hatred
5 - grudge
6 - spitefulness
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Antonyms
1 - forgiveness
2 - gratitude
3 - kindness
4 - charity
5 - benevolence
6 - compassion
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