grudge

Word Type

v. t.

grudge Meaning Definition

To look upon with desire to possess or to appropriate; to envy (one) the possession of; to begrudge; to covet; to give with reluctance; to desire to get back again; -- followed by the direct object only, or by both the direct and indirect objects.

Synonyms for grudge

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Synonym Search Links for grudge

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