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Grudge

/ɡɹʌdʒ/

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

📖 Definitions of "Grudge"

noun
  1. 1

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

    "to have/hold/bear a grudge against someone"

verb
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    To grumble, complain; to be dissatisfied.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    To feel compunction or grief.

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