grudge

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grudge

(noun)

Meaning

a persistent feeling of ill will

Example

"Despite their history, she chose not to hold a grudge against him."

Synonyms

resentmentanimositybitterness

Antonyms

forgivenessacceptancefriendliness

More about this word

Word origin
From Old French 'gruger', meaning to hold against.
Related word forms
  • verb: grudged
  • noun: grudging

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