Bear a grudge Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɛɹ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɹədʒ
BAIR uh GRUJ
bˈeə/ /æɪ/ /ɡɹˈʌdʒ
BAIR uh GRUJ
Definition
To continue feeling angry or upset with someone because of something they did in the past.
Usage & Nuances
'Bear a grudge' is formal and often used in both spoken and written English. Common collocations: 'bear/hold/nurse a grudge.' It implies long-term, ongoing resentment. Not used for minor, everyday annoyances. Used about people, not things.
Spanish: guardar rencorPortuguese (BR): guardar rancorPortuguese (PT): guardar rancorChinese (Simplified): 怀恨在心Chinese (Traditional): 懷恨在心Hindi: मन में बैर रखनाArabic: يحمل ضغينةBengali: মনে ক্ষোভ পোষণ করাRussian: затаить обидуJapanese: 恨みを抱くVietnamese: ôm mối hậnKorean: 앙심을 품다Turkish: kin tutmakUrdu: دل میں کینہ رکھناIndonesian: menyimpan dendam
Example Sentences
She bears a grudge against her old boss.
basic
It is unhealthy to bear a grudge for a long time.
basic
Do you still bear a grudge over what happened?
basic
He acts friendly, but deep down he still bears a grudge.
natural
I don’t bear a grudge—I’ve moved on from what happened years ago.
natural
It’s obvious she still bears a grudge, given how cold she is to him.
natural