Associations to the word «Grudge»

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

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.