grudge
1 of 2verb
transitive verb
grudge
2 of 2noun
Synonyms
Noun
- down [chiefly British]
- grievance
- resentment
- score
Example Sentences
Caitlin Fitz, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2020 Corbyn, meanwhile, began to win grudging praise from the guardians of established opinion for his willingness to coordinate the resistance. David Graeber, The New York Review of Books, 13 Jan. 2020 Summing up, Nixon called for the Chinese to be bold and not grudging. William Mcgurn, WSJ, 26 Nov. 2018 Instant coffee, often relegated to brownie recipes and steak rubs, is making a comeback and even winning grudging approval from connoisseurs. Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2019 And finally, a grudging first welcome to … the new pass interference rule in the regular season. Jonathan Jones, SI.com, 5 Sep. 2019 Smith presents a more modulated relationship of mutual if often grudging esteem and uneasy collaboration toward common objectives. Jean Edward Smith, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2019 After initial hesitation, President Obama declared that Assad must go, but without lending more than grudging assistance to rebel groups fighting to achieve that outcome. Brian Stewart, National Review, 10 Aug. 2019 But while there is some comic nature to booing and jeers aimed at Smith, there is also grudging respect. James Masters, CNN, 11 July 2019 Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Aug. 2022 Some tension existed between Garrett and Mayfield by the time the QB was traded to the Panthers July 6 because of the Odell Beckham Jr. saga last season, among other things, but Garrett holds no grudge. Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland, 23 Aug. 2022 But for Priscilla there is no grudge against the Colonel, who was played by Tom Hanks in the movie. Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 Or perhaps the Daily Times editor nursed a grudge against the mechanic. David Reamer, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Aug. 2022 Even the worst troll, the one who pummels you with criticism all day long and seems to have a grudge against society still has a soul and is still redeemable. John Brandon, Forbes, 20 June 2022 According to news reports from the time and subsequent historical accounts, the 34-year-old harbored a grudge against Harrington for having complained to superiors about his intimidating and unwelcome behavior. Hope Hodge Seck, Washington Post, 27 May 2022 An act by a lone gunman with a personal grudge does not necessarily portend a rise in gun violence in Japan. Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 21 July 2022 Moody, atmospheric cinematography gives a haunting aesthetic to this series, which is built around a killer with a grudge against the system. Andy Meek, BGR, 16 July 2022 See More Word History
Verb
Middle English grucchen, grudgen to grumble, complain, from Anglo-French grucer, grucher, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German grogezen to howl
Noun
derivative of grudge entry 1
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing grudge
Kids Definition
grudge 1 of 2
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grudge
2 of 2noun
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noun
Synonyms & Similar Words
- resentment
- grievance
- hostility
- bitterness
- malice
- score
- animosity
- condemnation
- complaint
- umbrage
- enmity
- down
- spite
- spitefulness
- antipathy
- rancor
- pique
- peeve
- hatefulness
- malevolence
- antagonism
- offence
- dudgeon
- venom
- maliciousness
- offense
- meanness
- huff
- spleen
- viciousness
- despite
- nastiness
Synonyms & Similar Words
- hostility
- hatred
- feud
- animosity
- bitterness
- enmity
- tension
- antagonism
- rancor
- malice
- antipathy
- animus
- vendetta
- jaundice
- friction
- bad blood
- gall
- hate
- discord
- vindictiveness
- loathing
- virulence
- score
- conflict
- spite
- estrangement
- vitriol
- alienation
- blood feud
- disaffection
- unfriendliness
- malignancy
- spitefulness
- malignity
- venom
- strain
- coolness
- inhospitableness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- amity
- friendship
- sympathy
- hospitality
- friendliness
- empathy
- understanding
- goodwill
- neighborliness
- civility
- amiability
- comity
- amicability
- cordiality
grudge
2 of 2verb
Synonyms & Similar Words
- dislike
- refuse
- deny
- deplore
- withhold
- censure
- disapprove
- revoke
- disfavor
- restrain
- frown (at or on)
- reject
- discountenance
- disallow
- repress
- suppress
- curb
- interdict
- check
- hinder
- ban
- keep
- veto
- impede
- obstruct
- forbid
- enjoin
- proscribe
- prohibit
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- have
- suffer
- permit
- license
- allow
- commission
- authorize
- licence
- acquiesce
- warrant
- agree (to)
- okay
- consent (to)
- accede (to)
- assent (to)
- green-light
- OK
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of grudge are ill will, malevolence, malice, malignity, spite, and spleen. While all these words mean "the desire to see another experience pain, injury, or distress," grudge implies a harbored feeling of resentment or ill will that seeks satisfaction.
The words ill will and grudge can be used in similar contexts, but ill will implies a feeling of antipathy of limited duration.
Although the words malevolence and grudge have much in common, malevolence suggests a bitter persistent hatred that is likely to be expressed in malicious conduct.
While the synonyms malice and grudge are close in meaning, malice implies a deep-seated often unexplainable desire to see another suffer.
The words malignity and grudge are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, malignity implies deep passion and relentlessness.
In some situations, the words spite and grudge are roughly equivalent. However, spite implies petty feelings of envy and resentment that are often expressed in small harassments.
The meanings of spleen and grudge largely overlap; however, spleen suggests the wrathful release of latent spite or persistent malice.