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grudge

noun verb

A resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
G
Ends with
E
Contains
RU
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɡɹʌdʒ

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

    “Holding a grudge”

verb

  1. Accept or admit unwillingly

verb

  1. Bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings

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Example Sentences

Holding a grudge
Settling a score

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