Grudges Meaning in English
word · lemma: grudge
ˈɡɹədʒɪz
GRUH-jiz
ɡɹˈʌdʒɪz
GRUJ-iz
Definition
Strong feelings of anger or dislike towards someone because of something bad they did to you in the past, often lasting a long time.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as 'hold grudges' (not 'keep', 'take', etc.). A 'grudge' is long-lasting and personal; it's less immediate than anger and can damage relationships. Plural form stresses multiple feelings or with several people. Not used for minor annoyances.
Spanish: rencores - resentimientosPortuguese (BR): rancores - ressentimentosPortuguese (PT): rancores - ressentimentosChinese (Simplified): 积怨 - 怨恨Chinese (Traditional): 積怨 - 怨恨Hindi: कसूर - मनमुटावArabic: ضغائن - أحقادBengali: আক্রোশ - ক্ষোভRussian: обиды - затаённая злостьJapanese: 恨み - うらみVietnamese: mối hận - mối thùKorean: 원한Turkish: kin - dargınlıkUrdu: کینہ - پرانی دشمنیIndonesian: dendam - sakit hati
Example Sentences
He never holds grudges against his friends.
basic
It's unhealthy to keep grudges for years.
basic
Some families have old grudges that never disappear.
basic
I try not to let little things turn into big grudges.
natural
People sometimes hold grudges over the silliest things.
natural
If you keep carrying those grudges, it’ll only hurt you.
natural