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grudge

noun/verb

/ɡrʌdʒ/

Meaning

A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.

She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.

bear a grudge

resentment, bitterness, spite, animosity, rancor

forgiveness, goodwill

hold a grudge, bear a grudge, deep grudge, old grudge

To join or insert a part of one plant or tissue into another; also refers to corruption or bribery

The process of looking after someone or something; to be concerned or interested.

A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.

a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd

Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.

the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently