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grudge definition

grudge (gruj)

transitive verb grudged, grudging grudg′·ing

  1. to envy and resent (someone) because of that person's possession or enjoyment of (something); begrudge to grudge a person his success
  2. to give with reluctance the miser grudged his dog its food

Etymology: LME gruggen, var. of grucchen < OFr grouchier

noun

  1. a strong, continued feeling of hostility or ill will against someone over a real or fancied grievance
  2. a reason or cause for this

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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