grudge

noun
UK: /ɡrʌdʒ/
US: /ɡrʌdʒ/

  1. A feeling of anger and dislike towards someone because of something bad they have done to you in the past.

    1. He has a grudge against his former boss for firing him so quickly.
    2. She held a grudge against her sister for revealing her secret to everyone at the party.

Synonyms

ill will resentment rancor
grudge verb

  1. To feel angry or bitter about something someone has done to you in the past and not forgive them.

    1. I grudge paying so much money for so little food last night.
    2. She still grudges him for not inviting her to his wedding ceremony years ago.
grudge transitive-verb

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

    1. I don't grudge her the success she has earned after all of her hard work.
    2. Many people grudge the amount of money given for the project in the long term.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "grudge" is /ɡrʌdʒ/ in British English and /ɡrʌdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grudge": ill will, resentment, rancor.

Example usage of "grudge": "He has a grudge against his former boss for firing him so quickly.". More examples on the page.