Word Meaning

grudge definition and meaning

v. t. To look upon with desire to possess or to appropriate; to envy (one) the possession of; to begrudge; to covet; to give with reluctance; to desire to get back again; -- followed by the direct object only, or by both the direct and indirect objects.
v. t. To hold or harbor with malicioua disposition or purpose; to cherish enviously.
v. i. To be covetous or envious; to show discontent; to murmur; to complain; to repine; to be unwilling or reluctant.
v. i. To feel compunction or grief.
n. Sullen malice or malevolence; cherished malice, enmity, or dislike; ill will; an old cause of hatred or quarrel.
n. Slight symptom of disease.

Crossword clues for grudge

- Animosity
- Bad blood
- Grievance
- Resentment