Synonyms for grudge
- noun
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to perceived mistreatment.
to have, hold, owe or bear a grudge against someone
- v. 1
To be unwilling to give or allow (someone something).
Related words
- Word family
- grudgingly
- Phrases
- bear a grudge hold a grudge
Example sentences
- resentment What's the reason for your resentment towards me?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| grudge | rising | |
| resentment | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- envy2, stew1
- 5 letters
- score1, anger2, spite1, venom2, pique1
- 6 letters
- hatred2, resent2, malice2, spleen1, enmity3, rancor2, choler
- 7 letters
- dislike2, umbrage2, rancour
- 8 letters
- aversion3, begrudge2
- 9 letters
- animosity5, grievance2, antipathy4, malignity
- 10 letters
- resentment3, bitterness3
- 11 letters
- malevolence
- 13 letters
- maliciousness
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (envy2 = 2 syllables).