noun
- persistent feelings of resentment or ill will toward someone
Usage: plural of grudge
verb
- to be unwilling to give or allow something; to resent
Usage: third person singular present of grudge
Examples
- She still holds grudges against her former colleagues.
- Old family grudges can last for generations.
- He grudges every penny he has to spend on repairs.
- The team captain grudges sharing playing time with newcomers.
- Their grudges prevented them from working together effectively.
- She grudges him his success in business.
- Political grudges often influence voting decisions.