"grudge" meaning in English

See grudge in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Audio: En-us-grudge.ogg [US] Forms: grudge [singular], grudges [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A grudge is a feeling of ill will or hatred that doesn't go away.
    Sense id: simple-grudge-en-noun-FLGgGWOn

Verb

Audio: En-us-grudge.ogg [US] Forms: grudge [canonical], grudges [third-person, singular], grudged [past], grudged [past, participle], grudging [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb|grudg|e}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you grudge something you are unwilling to give or allow it.
    Sense id: simple-grudge-en-verb-DOJ0etYh
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