grudge

/ɡɹˈʌd‍ʒ/

/ˈɡɹədʒ/

Grudge

a deep feeling of anger and dislike toward someone because of what they did in the past

synonyms : grievance

to grudge

MAIN VERB

accept or admit unwillingly

bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings

synonyms : stew

Examples

1. she has a grudge for my father.

2. I don't think she's ever held a grudge in her life!

3. She bears a grudge against the judge who sentenced her.

4. Johnny has been holding a grudge against me since we were 12 because I embarrassed him in front of a girl he liked.