Associations to the word «Grudge»

Pictures for the word «Grudge»

Wiktionary

GRUDGE, noun. (countable) Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill-feeling about something or someone, especially due to a past bad deed or mistreatment.
GRUDGE, verb. To be unwilling to give or allow (someone something). [from 16th c.]
GRUDGE, verb. (obsolete) To grumble, complain; to be dissatisfied. [15th-18th c.]
GRUDGE, verb. (obsolete) To hold or harbour with malicious disposition or purpose; to cherish enviously.
GRUDGE, verb. (obsolete) To feel compunction or grief.
GRUDGE MATCH, noun. A bout between two teams or competitors who have a history of competitiveness between them
GRUDGE MATCHES, noun. Plural of grudge match

Dictionary definition

GRUDGE, noun. A resentment strong enough to justify retaliation; "holding a grudge"; "settling a score".
GRUDGE, verb. Bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings.
GRUDGE, verb. Accept or admit unwillingly.

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn