Grudge ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Grudge ( noun )

A feeling of resentment or ill will held as a result of a past grievance.

Origin:

Old english grǣg "wrath, anger, hatred", of germanic origin; related to dutch gramschap and german groll.

Examples:

1. I have a grudge against her for what she did to me.
2. He still holds a grudge against his ex-wife.
3. I don't bear any grudges against you.
4. He has a grudge against the company that fired him.
5. She has a grudge against the whole family.

(As a verb)

Grudge ( verb )

A feeling of resentment or ill will held as a result of a past grievance.

Origin:

Old english grǣg "wrath, anger, hatred", of germanic origin; related to dutch gramschap and german groll.

Examples:

1. I have a grudge against her for what she did to me.
2. He still holds a grudge against his ex-wife.
3. I don't bear any grudges against you.
4. He has a grudge against the company that fired him.
5. She has a grudge against the whole family.