grudge

noun

UK /ɡrʌdʒ/

US /ɡrʌdʒ/

A grudge is a bad feeling you keep against someone because they did something mean to you.

She still holds a grudge against her brother for breaking her toy.

SYNONYMS

resentment bitterness rancor ill will hard feelings

RELATED WORDS

anger revenge spite unforgiving resentful

OTHER MEANINGS

2. To give something unwillingly or with resentment.

He grudged every penny he had to spend on the repair.

3. To feel envious about something another person has.

She grudged her friend's success at the contest.

4. A feeling of envy toward someone's good fortune.

There was a hint of grudge in his voice when he congratulated her.