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Definition of Grudge
1. Noun. A resentment strong enough to justify retaliation. "Settling a score"
2. Verb. Bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings.
3. Verb. Accept or admit unwillingly.
Definition of Grudge
1. 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.
2. v. i. To be covetous or envious; to show discontent; to murmur; to complain; to repine; to be unwilling or reluctant.
3. n. Sullen malice or malevolence; cherished malice, enmity, or dislike; ill will; an old cause of hatred or quarrel.
Definition of Grudge
1. to be unwilling to give or admit [v GRUDGED, GRUDGING, GRUDGES]
Medical Definition of Grudge
1. 1. Sullen malice or malevolence; cherished malice, enmity, or dislike; ill will; an old cause of hatred or quarrel. "Esau had conceived a mortal grudge and eumity against hie brother Jacob." (South) "The feeling may not be envy; it may not be imbittered by a grudge." (I. Taylor) 2. Slight symptom of disease. "Our shaken monarchy, that now lies . . . Struggling againat the grudges of more dreaded calamities." (Milton) Synonym: Pique, aversion, dislike, ill will, hatred, spite. See Pique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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