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1grudge

verb \ˈgrəj\

: to give, do, or allow (something) in a reluctant or unwilling way

: to dislike or feel angry toward (someone) for something

grudgedgrudg·ing

Full Definition of GRUDGE

transitive verb
:  to be unwilling to give or admit :  give or allow reluctantly or resentfully <didn't grudge the time>
grudg·er noun
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Origin of GRUDGE

Middle English grucchen, grudgen to grumble, complain, from Anglo-French grucer, grucher, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German grogezen to howl
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with GRUDGE

2grudge

noun

: a strong feeling of anger toward someone that lasts for a long time

Full Definition of GRUDGE

:  a feeling of deep-seated resentment or ill will

First Known Use of GRUDGE

15th century

Synonym Discussion of GRUDGE

malice, malevolence, ill will, spite, malignity, spleen, grudge mean the desire to see another experience pain, injury, or distress. malice implies a deep-seated often unexplainable desire to see another suffer <felt no malice toward their former enemies>. malevolence suggests a bitter persistent hatred that is likely to be expressed in malicious conduct <a look of dark malevolence>. ill will implies a feeling of antipathy of limited duration <ill will provoked by a careless remark>. spite implies petty feelings of envy and resentment that are often expressed in small harassments <petty insults inspired by spite>. malignity implies deep passion and relentlessness <a life consumed by motiveless malignity>. spleen suggests the wrathful release of latent spite or persistent malice <venting his spleen against politicians>. grudge implies a harbored feeling of resentment or ill will that seeks satisfaction <never one to harbor a grudge>.
GRUDGE Defined for Kids

1grudge

verb \ˈgrəj\
grudgedgrudg·ing

Definition of GRUDGE for Kids

:  begrudge

2grudge

noun

Definition of GRUDGE for Kids

:  a feeling of anger or dislike towards someone usually that lasts a long time <She's held a grudge against me since kindergarten.> <…Lester welcomed us kids back onto his bus without a grudge… — Ingrid Law, Savvy>

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