Grudge: meaning, definitions and examples

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grudge

 

[ ษกrสŒdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

negative feeling

A grudge is a persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury. It often involves a desire to retaliate or avoid the person who caused the hurt. Holding a grudge can lead to ongoing feelings of bitterness and can affect one's mental and emotional well-being.

Synonyms

animosity, bitterness, hostility, resentment, spite

Examples of usage

  • She held a grudge against him for years.
  • It's not healthy to carry around a grudge.
  • They settled their differences, but he still had a grudge.
  • Forgiving someone can help you release a grudge.

Translations

Translations of the word "grudge" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rancor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคตเฅ‡เคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Groll

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dendam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั€ะฐะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uraza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆจใฟ (urami)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ressentiment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rencor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›ํ•œ (wonhan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุบูŠู†ุฉ (daghฤซna)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกลกลฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกลกลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€จๆจ (yuร nhรจn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zamere

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hatur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัั‚ั‹า› (qastyq)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ˜ (brazi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑsqanclฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rencor

Etymology

The word 'grudge' originates from the Old French word 'gruge', which means 'grumbling' or 'muttering'. It made its way into Middle English during the 14th century as 'grudche'. Initially, it conveyed a sense of complaint or grievance and evolved to represent persistent resentment. The term has roots in the Latin word 'grudia', meaning 'to grumble'. Over the centuries, the meaning of 'grudge' has remained relatively stable, consistently linking to feelings of bitterness and lasting animosity between individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,957, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.