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grudge

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge means: A lasting feeling of anger towards someone because you believe they treated you badly.

noun

LASTING ANGERB2

A lasting feeling of anger towards someone because you believe they treated you badly.

  • He still holds a grudge against me.
  • She never bears a grudge for long.
  • Old grudges made it difficult for the neighbors to cooperate.

How to use it: a grudge against someone (He has a grudge against his former boss.)

Similar words: resentment, ill will

Common phrases: hold a grudge, bear a grudge, grudge against someone, old grudge

verb

GIVE UNWILLINGLYC2

To be unwilling to give someone something or let them have it.

  • He grudged every penny he spent.
  • She grudged him even a short rest.
  • I do not grudge you your success.

How to use it: grudge someone something (He grudged his brother every small pleasure.)

Similar words: begrudge

Common phrases: grudge someone something, grudge the money, grudge the time

Questions about grudge

What does grudge mean?

A lasting feeling of anger towards someone because you believe they treated you badly.

What is grudge in other languages?

Türkçe: kin · Español: rencor · Français: rancune · Deutsch: Groll · Italiano: rancore · 日本語: 恨み

How do you pronounce grudge?

It is pronounced /ɡrʌdʒ/.

How do you use grudge in a sentence?

He still holds a grudge against me. She never bears a grudge for long.

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