grudge

//ɡrʌdʒ//
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Noun

grudgeSingular
grudgesPlural
1

A persistent feeling of resentment or ill will toward someone because of a past insult or injury.

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

Verb

grudgeInfinitive
grudgePresent tense
grudgedPast tense
grudgedPast participle
grudgingPresent participle
grudgesThird-person singular
1

To be resentfully unwilling to give, grant, or allow something.

She grudges every penny she has to spend on others.

2

To feel resentment or envy toward someone for something they have or have achieved.

I don't grudge him his success.