grudge
pronunciation
How to pronounce grudge in British English:
UK [ɡrʌdʒ]
How to pronounce grudge in American English:
US [ɡrʌdʒ]
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- Noun:
- a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
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- Verb:
- bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings
- accept or admit unwillingly
Word Origin
- grudge (v.)
- mid-15c., "to murmur, complain," variant of grutch. Meaning "to begrudge, envy, wish to deprive of" is c. 1500. Related: Grudged; grudges; grudging; grudgingly.
- grudge (n.)
- "ill will excited by some special cause," late 15c., from grudge (v.).
Example
- 1. Holding a grudge will hurt no one but you .
- 2. England saw fit to master and displays the gloomy grudge atmosphere of the 19th century london with all its dirt , and pestilence filled image .
- 3. Are you holding a grudge ?
- 4. There is no negative vibe bigger than holding a grudge in our hearts .
- 5. He bears a nasty grudge against his native country after so long abroad , grumble other government mouthpieces .