grudge — a persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡrʌdʒ/
Korean meaning: 과거의 모욕이나 상처로 인한 지속적인 악감정이나 원한
Korean pronunciation: **그**뤏지
Example Sentences
- My cat holds a grudge against the vacuum cleaner for three days after I clean the house.
- Don't grudge her the promotion - she worked really hard for it.
- He still bears a grudge against pizza after that food poisoning incident.
grudge
NOUN//ɡrʌdʒ//
a persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
A girl holds a grudge against her former friend in the cafeteria
A judge's grudge melts away with sweet fudge!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'grudger' meaning to murmur or complain, possibly from Germanic roots related to growling or grumbling sounds. The word entered Middle English in the 14th century with the sense of harboring resentment.
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📝Examples
“My cat holds a grudge against the vacuum cleaner for three days after I clean the house.”
“Don't grudge her the promotion - she worked really hard for it.”
“He still bears a grudge against pizza after that food poisoning incident.”
“Life's too short to hold grudges against people who don't remember what they did.”
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