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Grudges

/ˈɡɹʌdʒɪz/

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

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noun

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
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.
4
To feel compunction or grief.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Grudges"

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grievancenoun	(countable) A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.
scorenoun	The total number of goals, points, runs, etc. earned by a participant in a game.
stewnoun	(uncountable, countable) A dish cooked by stewing.
grievancesnoun	(countable) A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.
animositynoun	Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.
enmitynoun	A state or feeling of opposition, hostility, hatred or animosity.
vendettanoun	A bitter, destructive feud, normally between two families, clans, or factions, in which each injury or slaying is revenged: a blood feud.
bitternessnoun	The quality of having a bitter taste.
feudsnoun	A state of long-standing mutual hostility.
feelingsnoun	the fifth studio album by David Byrne, released on June 17, 1997.
animusnoun	The basic impulses and instincts which govern one's actions.
prejudicesnoun	(countable) An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.
resentmentnoun	Anger or displeasure stemming from belief that one or one's group has been wronged or betrayed by others; indignation.
slightsnoun	The act of ignoring or snubbing; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
rivalriesnoun	An ongoing relationship between (usually two) rivals who compete for superiority.
quarrelsnoun	(countable) A dispute or heated argument (especially one that is verbal).
antagonismnoun	A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy.
jealousynoun	(countable, uncountable) A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.
hatrednoun	A strong aversion; an intense dislike.
allegiancesnoun	Loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler.