grudges

We have found lemma(root) word of grudges : grudge.

Definitions


[ɡrʌdʒ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
(e.g: I've never been one to hold a grudge)


Phrases:
- bear a grudge

Origin:
late Middle English: variant of obsolete grutch ‘complain, murmur, grumble’, from Old French grouchier, of unknown origin. Compare with grouch


[ɡrʌdʒ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- be resentfully unwilling to give or allow (something)
(e.g: he grudged the work and time that the meeting involved)


Phrases:
- bear a grudge

Origin:
late Middle English: variant of obsolete grutch ‘complain, murmur, grumble’, from Old French grouchier, of unknown origin. Compare with grouch




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